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    McNair Scholars Program

    The McNair Program is designed to prepare sophomores, juniors and seniors from all UNG campuses for post-graduate studies through involvement in research and scholarly activities. Participants are either first-generation college students with financial need or members of a group traditionally underrepresented in graduate education who have shown strong academic potential.

    Benefits of the Program

    Students enrolled in the McNair Program are matched with faculty members to conduct scholarly research and establish a formalized mentoring program beginning in fall through spring. In the summer, students will participate in the Summer Research Institute (SRI), an intensive research program. McNair Scholars also have a range of services available including:

    • Personal counseling and mentoring
    • Academic advisement and tutorial services
    • Engaging in cultural and education activities
    • Weekly workshops on the nature of academic life
    • Assistance with the graduate school admissions process and applications
    • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) prep
    • Financial aid guidance

    Participants in good standing in the program have the opportunity to be eligible for a financial stipend, ranging from $500 to $2,500. 

    Are you Eligible? Resources Nominate a Student

    $1.4 million grant to fund  first-generation program

    $1.4 million will fund first-gen program

    The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) awarded UNG nearly $1.4 million over five years to launch the Talent Search Program, which helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds earn a degree.

    McNair Scholars Program produces successful students

    McNair program's success continues

    While many graduate schools paused their admission process due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNG's McNair Scholars continued to succeed by gaining entry into several masters' and doctoral programs.

    Alumna wins prestigious National Science Foundation graduate fellowship

    Alumna wins prestigious National Science Foundation graduate fellowship

    UNG alumna Jasmine Williamson won the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program award in March. Thanks to the highly competitive and prestigious honor, she will receive up

    Astronomy professor and alumnus have papers published

    Astronomy professor and alumnus have papers published

    Dr. Gregory Feiden, assistant professor of astronomy at UNG, and Dr. Wei-Chun Jao, staff astronomer and adjunct professor at Georgia State University, wrote and published a paper in the Astronomical Journal.

    Senior psychology student wins inaugural Research Pitch contest

    Senior psychology student wins inaugural Research Pitch contest

    UNG senior Madison Rodriguez, a McNair Scholars and Honors student who is pursuing a degree in psychology, won the inaugural Research Pitch competition.

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