The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (also known as the McNair Scholars Program) is one of 187 such programs nationwide. First established in 1989 and named after Dr. Ronald E. McNair, this program is designed to help academically talented students from traditionally underserved backgrounds reach their potential by earning a doctoral degree.

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program at Texas Christian University is proud to offer students the opportunity to participate in a unique learning experience. The McNair Program provides eligible juniors and seniors with the opportunity to work with a faculty mentor on a research project for which they will receive a stipend of up to $2800 per year. The program will support some of the cost of research and will provide limited funds for participants to attend professional meetings with their mentors.

Purpose

The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Program is funded by the US Department of Education. The program is designed to promote academic excellence, skills, research knowledge, motivation, and opportunities needed for successful entry and acceptance into a doctoral program.

The purpose of the McNair Program is to encourage low income, first generation and students underrepresented in graduate education to pursue doctorate degrees. In addition to the opportunity to work with a faculty mentor and gain research experience, participants will have access to GRE preparation programs, tutoring, individual academic counseling, workshops, financial literacy training, graduate school visits, and opportunities for social and cultural enrichment.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the McNair Program at 817-257-7946 or mcnair@tcu.edu. We look forward to receiving your application for the TCU McNair Program.