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Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Avg. Amount Awarded
188
Days
October 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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  • Checkmark Other - First-Generation College Status Form; Verification of Income Form
  • Checkmark Application Form
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  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
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Description

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is an academic excellence opportunity for undergraduate students with aspiration and strong academic potential for advancing toward doctoral (Ph.D.) study upon completing the bachelor's degree. The program creates a bridge between undergraduate and graduate education through academic, research, and scholarly experiences. Applicants may either be first-generation college students as well as a low-income student or members of the federally-defined underrepresented groups in graduate education. In addition to that, applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement and have 45 earned college credits. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. Two letters of recommendation, at least one letter must be from a UW-Madison Professor or Researcher, are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,800
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Wisconsin
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean, African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - First-Generation College Status Form; Verification of Income Form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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