Become a McNair Scholar

Now accepting applications for 2024 cohort

If you’re considering going to graduate school, the McNair Scholars Program can help you get there. We offer a comprehensive program designed to prepare you for successful entry into and eventual completion of a doctoral program of study through structured research experience, a graduate school preparation seminar, and additional activities designed to contribute to your scholarly development. It is a challenging but transformative and worthwhile experience!

What do Mcnair scholars do? 

Application for Admission

APPLY FOR McNAIR

Eligibility Criteria

• Second- or third-year students with a minimum of 60 credits completed by the end of the academic year and at least one more year of undergraduate enrollment.
• 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA
• American citizen or US permanent resident
• Strong interest in completing a graduate degree
• Strong interest in completing a research project
• First generation college student AND income eligible
  -- OR --
  Member of a population underrepresented at the graduate level (American Indian/Native American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)

Want to Learn More?

• Contact us at mcnair.scholars@unco.edu
• Swing by our office: Michener L-75
• Make an appointment to chat with administrators!