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.

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$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

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

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

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