The Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) McNair Scholars Program invites applicants to apply for Cohort 22. The program seeks students who are current Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who are considering going to graduate school. The McNair program prepares students for graduate studies by providing them with the following opportunities:
- Paid research experience ($2,800 stipend)
- Customized academic advising and career planning
- Faculty mentorship
- Sponsored travel to research conferences, and other networking opportunities
- Assistance in the graduate application process
We invite you to apply to the McNair Scholars Program if you meet the following criteria:
1. First-generation and low-income college student
OR
A member of an underrepresented group in graduate education
2. Sophomore (completed at least 48 credit hours), Junior
(completed at least 60 credit hours), or Senior graduating no
earlier than December 2024
3. No specific GPA is required. However, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
higher is encouraged (4.0 scale)
4. U.S. citizen or permanent resident
If you have questions about whether you meet the criteria to apply, please reach out to us and we will help you determine your eligibility.
The application is now open and will be accepting applications until November 30th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Being named a McNair Scholar is both an honor and a responsibility, as there are no more than 15 scholars selected for the program each year. For more information or questions, visit our website or email us at mcnairp@neiu.edu, or stop by our office at B-141.
McNair Scholars Program Application
We look forward to working with you,
The McNair Scholars Program office
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