University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UALR McNair Scholars Program accepts 22 students each year to participate in a Summer Research Internship. Each October recruitment begins to fill any vacancies created by graduating seniors, students that have completed two years with the program, or none returning program participants.  Students that are low income and first generation college students or students of minority status and perceived underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to apply.

 2009 McNair Scholars Application       

 2009 Recommendation Form  (Need 3 recommendations)

Enrolled Juniors and Seniors (with at least one summer remaining before they receive their bachelors degree) possessing a cumulative GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply. Participants are selected on the basis of having the greatest potential for pursuing doctoral studies. *Note: Sophomores are eligible to apply if they are of junior status by the beginning of the summer internship*

Students who wish to be considered must submit an application packet with the following documentation:

1. Completed application for the McNair Program
2. College Transcripts from all institutions student has attended
3. Complete listing of academic and extracurricular honors, distinctions, and scholarships
4. Previous research experience
5. Three letters of recommendation, at least two from faculty members with direct knowledge of the students’ academic ability.
6. A personal statement, minimum of 300 words, outlining the student’s academic objectives and interest in the McNair Program.
7. Federal income tax form from the previous year

 Applications can be printed from this website or picked up from UALR’s Academic Success Center.  All applications are to be returned to:

                      Ronald McNair Scholars Program

Speech Building Suite 101                                              

2801 S. University Avenue

Little Rock, Arkansas 72204