Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on a paid summer research project and receive a $2,800 stipend. In addition, scholars will present their research at National McNair and Professional Conferences, and at in-house symposiums
  • Participation in several cultural activities both on and off campus
  • The chance to visit universities offering Doctoral programs in the scholars' field of choice. In addition, Scholars will receive assistance in identifying graduate programs and funding sources
  • Preparation for standardized exams (GRE, GMAT)
  • Scholar's research will be published in the St. John's McNair Journal
  • Scholars have the opportunity to receive incentives such as waivers of application fees and fellowships from universities across the country seeking McNair Scholars for entrance into their graduate programs