Benefits

  • Involvement in a prestigious National Scholars Program.
  • Individualized academic and personal support from McNair staff.
  • Involvement in a cohesive community of scholars and educators.
  • Experience conducting original research.
  • Summer research internships and a research stipend.
  • A chance to publish in the SIUC McNair Scholar's Journal.
  • Faculty, graduate student, and peer mentoring.
  • Opportunities to participate in research conferences; funding to travel to conferences and visit graduate schools.
  • Assistance in locating and applying to graduate schools.
  • Workshops on the graduate school application process, financial aid, scholarships and fellowships, the culture of graduate school.
  • Access to GRE preparation software.
  • Access to academic coaching/tutoring.