McNair Scholars Program | Northern State University in South Dakota

Achieve Your Graduate School Goals with the Support of the McNair Scholars Program

About the Program

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at Northern empowers you to pursue graduate studies by providing outstanding support and resources that encourage your personal, academic and professional development.

Apply to be a McNair Scholar today!

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What the McNair Scholars Program Provides

Individualized academic planning
Graduate school preparation
Faculty mentorship
Academic workshops
Academic tutoring and GRE preparation
Social and cultural events
Graduate school visits
Research stipends
Travel to scholarly conferences

In the McNair Scholars Program, eligible students receive the resources they need for academic and personal success in preparation for graduate school.

McNair Scholars Program Eligibility

First-generation college students who also meet income qualifications and/or
Students who are underrepresented in graduate education, according to U.S. Department of Education regulations
Students who demonstrate curiosity, strong academic aptitude, and a keen interest in pursuing a Ph.D.