About SEU McNair Scholars Program
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the academic year McNair scholars receive:
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Regularly scheduled seminars on topics related to graduate school preparation.
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A mentoring opportunity with a faculty member who will provide guidance, advice, role modeling and an introduction to the academic profession.
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Letters of recommendation.
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GRE test preparation.
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Visits to graduate schools.
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Graduate school application fee waivers by those universities that conduct TRIO programs, as well as others.
RESEARCH
McNair scholars may also be eligible for a research internship beginning in the spring and continuing through the summer for eight weeks that includes:
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A stipend of up to $2800 paid during the summer.
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Paid room and board on campus for the eight weeks.
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Three semester hours of tuition-free credit.
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The opportunity to present research at the St. Edward’s University McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and at National McNair Scholars Conferences.