Monday, November 2, 2020

McNair Scholars Program

Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.? The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to identify high academic achievers from traditionally underserved groups and to prepare its Scholars to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:

  • Paid Summer Virtual & In-person Research Experience with Faculty
  • GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers 
  • Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

Online Information Sessions:

  • November 2         12:00 -1:00 pm
  • November 5         12:00 -1:00 pm
  • December 7         12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • December 10       12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • February 1           12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • February 4           12:00 - 1:00 pm 

Zoom Link:

https://umd.zoom.us/j/92048380676?pwd=VlIyWDdyeCt6UzBMeWNOK0RBRjBUQT09

Application: 

  • Application Link
  • Priority Deadline: December 31, 2020
  • General Deadline February 13, 2021 (rolling admission based on space availability thereafter)

Contact:

Rhea Roper Nedd, Ph.D.

(301) 405-4749 or
rnedd@umd.edu