Scholarship Graduate

McNair Scholars Program

University of Nevada, Reno

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Avg. Amount Awarded
290
Days
October 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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McNair Scholars Program
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Description

The McNair Scholars Program is designed to help prepare undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair serves first-generation students with financial need. Students must have a strong interest in obtaining a graduate degree in a field that will lead to a career in teaching, research, or administration on a college or university campus. Programs that lead to law degrees (JD), medical degrees (MD), veterinary degrees (DVM), or pharmacy degrees (Pharm D) are not eligible. Students must have at least one year remaining before graduation from UNR. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Nevada

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Tax documents, income verification form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Transcript
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