TRIO Ronald E. McNair Application Open!

Are you interested in research? Do you want to pursue a graduate degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D.? If so, this opportunity is for you!

The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program application has been extended to Sunday, April 20th, and more information sessions have been added! 

The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program aims to provide an enriching educational experience for first-generation, income-eligible students or students designated eligible as determined by federal regulation. It is designed to help you excel as an undergraduate, succeed in graduate school, and ultimately obtain a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

By joining the McNair Scholars Program, you will benefit from a wide range of services and activities provided at no cost to participants, including, but not limited to:

• Seminars and workshops tailored towards preparing you for graduate/doctoral studies
• Assistance with the graduate application process and the financial aid process
• Summer Research Experience with Paid Stipend
• McNair Graduate School Application Waiver
• And more!

If you’d like to learn more about this program, you can register for an information session at go.ncsu.edu/mcnairinfo or use this link to set up a one-on-one! 

Information Session Dates

• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 3:30 – 4:15 PM
• Friday, April 11, 2025 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
• Monday, April 14, 2025 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM 
• Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5:00 – 5:45 PM  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Wanya Ward (wtward3@ncsu.edu)