McNair Scholars Program
“Before you can make a dream come true, you must have one.â€
Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.Â
Mission
College students who are considering study beyond the baccalaureate level can realize their dreams through the McNair Scholars Program at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established by the United States Department of Education in 1989 and named for astronaut and Challenger crew member physicist, Dr. Ronald E. McNair.
The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University McNair Scholars Program began in 1995 and recruits low-income, first-generation students and those who are from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The purpose of the program is to provide enriching research and mentorship experiences that prepare eligible students for doctoral study.
Eligibility
Participation as a McNair Scholar is by application in the sophomore year with the following criteria:
- A GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- United States citizenship or permanent residence.
- Low-income and first generation college student or membership in a group under-represented in graduate studies such as: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
A declared major in a discipline for which a doctorate is the terminal degree.
Application Process
Interested students should completely fill out the by clicking the link.
Questions can be sent to:
Dr. Mary Oleksowicz
moleksowicz@mercy.edu
McNair Scholars Program
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522