The Time is Now: Apply for the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program | January 2023
RIT’s Ronald E. McNair Scholars program is conducting its annual recruitment. New students are only admitted to the program once a year. If you are a student –or- if you know of students who may be good candidates, please encourage them to apply. The application deadline is Monday, February 13.
Please note: The Ronald E. McNair Scholars program supports students interested in pursuing a PhD, MD/PhD, or research-based Master’s degree. Other graduate school goals (i.e. MBA, JD, MD, etc.) are unfortunately not supported by this grant.
The purpose of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars program is to prepare undergraduate students for PhD and research-based Master's degree programs, as well as major Graduate fellowships. The program offers undergraduate students from all majors coaching through the graduate school and fellowship application and selection process. Resources are also available for students to complete funded undergraduate research with faculty during the semester or summer session. Once research has been completed, program participants are funded to travel to conferences and present their research. Funding is also available for participants to visit graduate schools during the application and selection process. Please note there are no tuition scholarships available through this program.
The Ronald E. McNair Scholars program only admits new students once a year, in spring semester. The application deadline is Monday, February 13, 2023. Please review eligibility requirements below before applying.
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Eligibility:
- Be either a second- or third-year, full-time RIT student
- Be interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate education, particularly a Ph.D.
- Have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Be either:
- A first-generation college student (from families in which neither parent or guardian has obtained a bachelor's degree in the United States) and low-income (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education) OR
- A member of an underrepresented minority group (African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Natives).
- Students must have a strong interest in attending graduate school
Applications can be found on Campus Groups.
Questions?
Kate Torrey, Senior Program Director | kjspro@rit.edu