do you have the desire to obtain a graduate degree? 1

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DO YOU HAVE THE DESIRE TO OBTAIN A

GRADUATE DEGREE?

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Could you benefit from these services?

*Intensive GRE preparation & fee waiver

*Summer Research Institute & $3,300 stipend

*Graduate school application fee waivers

*Academic support & tutoring

*Assistance with graduate school applications

*Connection to an academic faculty mentor

*Travel to a national conference

*Instruction in research methods

*Graduate school funding information

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If “yes”….then the McNair Scholars Program

may be for you!

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Eligibility Requirements

*Must have completed at least 30 credits, but not

more than 92 credits

*University GPA (2.9 minimum)

*Neither of your parents (or guardians) graduated

from a four-year college or university and you have

demonstrated financial need OR

You are a member of a group traditionally

underrepresented in graduate school: African

American, Hawaiian, Hispanic/Latino, Native

American, or Pacific Islander

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Additional ConsiderationsMust be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Commitment to obtaining a doctoral (Ph.D.)

degree that will lead to a career in higher education

Academic preparation

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Application Process(2012-13)

Complete the Online Application at

www.unr.edu/mcnair

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Things You Need to Know

Applications are accepted year round, but the selection committee meets in mid-fall (Oct. 1 is the priority deadline) & in the spring to fill open positions

Only 27 students are funded per academic year

Must be available to participate in the 7-week Summer Research Institute before graduating with your bachelor’s degree

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For More InformationCall or e-mail Marsha Dupree, Assistant Director, at 784-6044 (marshad@unr.edu)

OR Stop by the Thompson Building, Suite 200

ORVisit our website at www.unr.edu/mcnair

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The University of Nevada

Ronald E. McNair

Post-Baccalaureate Achievement

Program is federally funded at

$231,000 annually and is a part of the

Division of Student Services.