McNair Scholars Program Application Process and Forms

Application Process

Trio McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program LogoThe McNair Scholars Program is currently recruiting for admission for Fall 2026. Please note that slots fill up quickly so do not delay the process. Please complete the following steps to ensure that you successfully submit your application packet to the McNair Scholars Program.

  1. Eligibility Survey: Please note that you must submit an Eligibility Survey before you complete the application package.
  2. Application Packet: Once it has been determined that you are eligible for the program, you will receive an application packet. Please complete all the forms that are included in the packet.
  3. Interview: Once applications are processed, you might be asked for an interview with the McNair Staff to make sure the program is the right fit for you.

A complete application packet includes the following, all forms must be submitted to the McNair Scholars Program in Classroom West 117 or at mcnair@tamucc.edu:

  • Completed application
  • Personal statement addressing future academic goals
  • Individual Needs Assessment
  • Two faculty recommendations

Program Benefits

As a McNair Scholar you will receive the following benefits from being in our program:

  • The opportunity to work with a McNair Research Faculty Mentor during the spring/summer on a research project based on scholar academic major.
  • A stipend of up to $2800* for completing the Research Experience with a faculty member at TAMU-CC, if accepted to an internal/external REU you will receive the stipend from the REU.
  • Monetary support for research supplies*.
  • Monetary support to attend McNair and discipline conferences to present scholar research*.
  • Publication of scholar research article.
  • Assistance identifying and applying for admission and financial aid to graduate programs.
  • Assistance finding on-campus employment.
  • Mentoring from McNair Faculty Mentors.
  • GRE preparation.
  • Many other development activities including McNair seminars/workshops related to obtaining a Ph.D.

*Monetary support is dependent on funding availability

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