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McNair Scholarship 25-year anniversary logo.

25 Years of Being FIRST

Formulating Innovative Research for Social Transformation

 

The mission of the ºÚÁÏÍø McNair Scholars Program is to be a national leader in developing scholars for doctoral study by providing transformative research experiences, exceptional faculty mentorship, and intentional professional and personal development.

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program commonly referred to as The McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students who are first-generation, from designated income or underrepresented groups in graduate schools, for doctoral study. McNair Scholars are engaged in scholarly research, mentored by faculty, and are exposed to varied academic and cultural experiences.

  • Academic Year

    Academic Year

    Travel to Grad Schools.

    $1500 to pursue Academic Interests.

  • SRI

    SRI

    $5000 Stipend for Housing.

    Paid $3500 to present research.

    Travel and Networking Opportunities Across the World.

  • Post-Grad

    Post-Grad

    Free Application Waivers.

    Access to McNair Exclusive Funding.

    Highly competitive for Top Programs in the World.

McNair Scholarship

McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students who are first-generation, from designated income or underrepresented groups in graduate schools, for doctoral study. McNair Scholars are engaged in scholarly research, mentored by faculty, and are exposed to varied academic and cultural experiences.

Meet Our Staff

Photo of McNair Project Director, Peter Jeffy.

Peter Jeffy
Project Director
pjeffy@kent.edu

Photo of Associate Professor Kelly Cichy.

Kelly Cichy
Associate Professor
kcichy@kent.edu

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Tahira Habeeb
Special Assistant
thabeeb@kent.edu

Photo of Program Coordinator Siobhan Hicks.

Siobhan Hicks
Program Coordinator
shicks13@kent.edu

Photo of Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer King.

Dr. Jennifer King
Assistant Professor
jbryan24@kent.edu

Photo of Graduate Assistant Brian McDade-Johnson.

Brian McDade-Johnson
Graduate Assistant
bjohn176_STU@kent.edu