Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Application
Thank you for your interest in the Southern University and A&M College Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, also known as McNair Scholars Program, is a federally funded TRIO program that seeks to prepare students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. To be eligible for the SUBR McNair Scholars Program, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria (as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations): Be a low-income college student, or First-generation college student, or Be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education In addition, applicants must also: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Be enrolled full-time at SUBR Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Have completed the sophomore year (earned at least 60 credits) prior to the summer semester Have one to two years remaining before graduation from SUBR Demonstrate potential to conduct scholarly research Plan to continue immediately to graduate school and persist to earn a PhD* *Please note that the McNair Scholars Program is not open to students who are only interested in earning a Master's degree or a professional degree, e.g. MD, JD, DVM, PharmD, PsyD, DNP, etc.
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Please provide a personal statement detailing your interest in the McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. The statement should address your rationale for pursuing a doctoral degree, your research interests and experiences, and intended career goals and contributions. The statement should be typewritten, no more than 12 point font, and double spaced.
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What barriers (academic, financial, person, or other), if any, do you foresee in your quest to earn a doctoral degree?
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By typing my full name below, signing, and submitting this form, I confirm my agreement with all of the following statements in reference to my application to the Southern University and A&M (SUBR) College Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program: I certify that all information and documents submitted as part of my application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that this application will not be valid if information is withheld or misinformation is given, and that admission to the UF McNair Scholars Program through an invalid application may be cancelled or denied. I understand that all credentials and documents submitted with this application become the property of the SUBR Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program and will not be returned to me. I understand that I will be asked to provide additional documentation to verify some or all of the statements I have enclosed in this application. I hereby authorize the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program to obtain my educational, financial aid, and other records that may be pertinent for the purposes of verifying my eligibility and aiding in my potential selection for the program. I understand that only students whose applications are complete will be considered for participation in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. I understand that, if I am accepted into the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, I will be expected to participate in all required program activities and take full advantage of all support and resources available to me as a SUBR McNair Scholar until I graduate. I understand that federal regulations require the SUBR McNair Scholars Program staff to track and report on the educational progress and post-baccalaureate achievement of all participants for at least 10 years after completion of the bachelor's degree. I agree that, if I am selected as a participant, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program may continue to obtain my educational records and other necessary information for the purposes of providing services, tracking my progress, and making reports to the U.S. Department of Education
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