Ronald McNair
McNair program seeking serious undergraduate students with a strong desire to earn a PhD.
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ETSU Ronald E. McNair Program Summer 2012 Paid Internships 2012 Summer Program Dates June 4 – July 31, 2012 EARLY ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2012 FINAL Application Deadline April 15, 2012 Acceptance Notification April 20, 2012
The McNair program is looking for eligible undergraduate students that have the desire and motivation to pursue a graduate degree with the ultimate goal of earning a Ph.D. What are the federal eligibility guidelines? The Ronald McNair program services low-income/ first-generation college students OR minority students that are underrepresented in graduate degree programs. (Note: Low-income is based on family size and taxable income reported on the 2010 or 2011 income tax return. Look for the TAXABLE INCOME line on your tax return)
Campus location: East Tennessee State University Juniors and Seniors Apply Online TODAY: Bachelor’s Degree graduation date must be December 2012 or later to apply List of of Graduate Programs that Offer McNair Fee Waivers/Fellowships |
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The McNair program prepares students to undertake study leading to a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degree in many fields.
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The McNair program serves students with any of the following majors:
* Anthropology
* Art History
* Biology/Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Criminal Justice/Criminology
* Economics
* English
* Environmental Health
* Foreign Language
* Geography
* Geology
* Health Sciences
* History
* International Affairs
* Mathematics
* Philosophy
* Psychology
* Physics
* Political Science
* Public Health
* Sociology
* Women's Studies
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Paid internships provide a variety of services that enhance participant’s credentials as a prospective graduate student.
We do not provide services to students who are planning to enter the following professional fields:
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Medical Doctors (M.D.)
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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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Dental Hygiene Degrees
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Juris Doctorates (Law Degree)
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Veterinary
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Chiropractor
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Optometry
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Dentistry
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Time commitment:
Program activities may require up to 8 hours per day Monday – Friday.
While the majority of classroom instructional time takes place during regular business hours (8am – 5pm) some instructional time may take place in the evenings.
All participants will travel (all expenses paid), as a group, for a graduate school visit. Travel will be taken as a group and may include an overnight stay.
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Entry into graduate school requires the applicant to display an aptitude for advanced study. Your academic performance as an undergraduate is only part of the equation.
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Graduate school entry exams (GRE, GMAT, etc.) research and writing experience and clear educational and professional goals are equally important.
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The McNair program will provide opportunities for you to participate in activities that will set you apart from other undergraduate students and enable you to make impressive additions to your Curriculum Vitae.
The Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program is named in honor of Ronald E. McNair, an African-American astronaut killed in the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 1986. The program is one of the United States Department of Education’s special initiatives known as TRIO that serve and assist disadvantaged students in their educational endeavors. The goal of the McNair program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees; particularly PhD’s by students from underrepresented segments of society such as students who are from low-income or first generation backgrounds or are minority students.