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McNair Scholars Program

Future Scholars

UALR McNair Scholars Program accepts 25 students each year to participate in a Summer and/or Fall 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.

2012 McNair Application (complete online)

2012 Applicant Recommendation Form (Need 3 recommendations)

Certified Tax Statement

*The Certified Tax Statement form is for independent applicants whom did not file a federal tax form for the year 2011 and dependent applicants whose parent/legal guardian did not file a federal tax form for the year 2011. This form must be completed in the presence of and signed by a notary public.*

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 (must include the 300 word essay as specified in the application)
  2. College Transcripts from all institutions student has attended (UALR students can print a copy of their most recent BOSS transcripts)
  3. Federal income tax form from the previous year (if you are under the age of 24, please turn in a copy of your parent/guardian’s federal income tax form)
  4. Three letters of recommendation, at least two from faculty members with direct knowledge of the students’ academic ability (When choosing recommenders, preference should be given to UALR faculty members that possess a doctoral degree.)

 

Applications can be printed from this website or picked up from the McNair Office in Speech Building Suite 120 or Suite 105.  All applications are to be returned to:

                      Ronald McNair Scholars Program

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Speech Building Suite 120                                              

2801 S. University Avenue

Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

Updated 11.29.2012