McNair Incentives
The following is an alphabetical listing of institutions offering fee reductions and fellowships, which was provided by Binghamton University's Ronald McNair Program.
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Abilene Christian University
Attach a letter to the application form from the student's McNair director verifying participation in the program.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Waives application fees for all applicants to the Ph.D. Programs, which are under the auspices of the Sue Golding Graduate Division of Biomedical Sciences. In addition, we invite applicants who pass the initial screen by the Admissions Committee to interview on campus at our expense. All accepted applicants receive complete tuition remission, a guaranteed stipend (currently $20,000 per year), subsidized housing on campus, and individual health insurance.
American University
Direct all questions to:
Betty Bickell
Associate Director of Graduate and International Admissions
202.885.6064
bbick@american.eduAppalachian State University
Arizona State University
Application fees will be waived for all McNair Scholars applying for graduate study. We will also offer up to six McNair–specific graduate fellowships annually for incoming McNair Scholars. Beyond the research or teaching assistantship offered by departments, this fellowship includes a $5,000 per year University Graduate Scholar Award for three years, in–state and out–of–state fee reductions for three years, and an additional $5,000 which may be split across two summers.
Direct all questions to:
Marjorie Zatz
Associate Dean of Graduate College
Arizona State University
480.965.5906
Marjorie.zatz@asu.edu
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Ball State University
Ball State University has two designated assistantships for McNair Scholars who enter our graduate programs. Applicants can apply through the admitting department. Review of applications begins April 1 and continues until the assistantships are filled.
McNair scholars with questions can contact:
Mary E. Kite
Acting Associate Dean
mkite@bsu.eduBoise State University
Application fee waived, plus waiver of non–resident tuition. Graduate assistantships available.
For more information, contact:
gradcoll@boisestate.edu
1.800.824.7017 x 3903Boston College
Boston College Graduate Fellowships for American Minority Students offer full tuition and stipends of $16,000. They are renewable for up to four years of support and are available to AHANA students admitted for doctoral study in disciplines represented in Boston College's Graduate Schools of Arts & Sciences, Education, or Nursing.
Boston University
Bowling Green State University
This is NOT a waiver. Will defer application fee until student registers if the student is Native American, Hispanic, African American, or Asian. Upon registration, the student will be billed the $30 application fee.
Brown University
Direct all questions to:
Contact Michael Plater
Associate Dean
Michael_Plater@brown.eduBrandeis University
Direct all questions to:
Margaret Haley
Assistant Dean
781.736.3406
haley@brandeis.eduBryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr will waive its application fee (currently $40) for McNair Scholars who apply to any of its PhD programs (natural sciences, clinical development and school psychology, archaeology, history of art, classics, and russian). In addition, McNair Scholars will receive special consideration for Dean's Fellowships, which carry a stipend somewhat higher than our other fellowships and are intended to encourage applicants from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups to enroll at Bryn Mawr. At the moment, Dean's Fellowships are only available to students in our humanities programs and Russian.
Buffalo State College (NY)
Application Fee Reduction for Ronald McNair Scholars.
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California Institute of Technology
Catholic University of America
Central Michigan University
Central Missouri State
Direct all questions to:
Novella Perrin
Dean
660.543.4092
Perrin@cmsu1.cmsu.eduAttach to the application form a letter from the student's McNair director verifying participation in the program.
Central Washington University
City University of New York Graduate School and
University CenterRequires BOTH of the following:
- A note attached to the front page of the application reading:
- "Please waive the application fee. I am supported by the McNair Program as an undergraduate. To pay the application fee will create a hardship."
- A letter from the Financial Aid Office verifying the student's McNair status.
Claremont Graduate University
Clarkson University
Fee is waived for applications received before December 31. Any applications after that date must still pay the $25 fee.
Clemson University
The contact person for the application fee reduction is:
Dr. Frankie Felder
Associate Dean of Graduate School
E–207 Martin Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634–5714
864.656.1845Clemson University will waive application fees for McNair Scholars who apply. Please identify yourself as a McNair Scholar on the application or in an e–mail addressed to frankie@clemson.edu, if you apply electronically. In addition, Clemson has funding available from the USDOE GAANN fellowship program for PhD study for McNair Scholars in chemistry; math; computer science; textiles, fiber and polymer science; and engineering (bioengineering, chemical, ceramic and materials and mechanical) interested in the fiber and films industry. Please contact Dr. Felder for more information.
College of St. Scholastica
Students requesting a waiver must complete a form available from:
Kathleen Cargill
Director of McNair Achievement Program
1200 Kenwood Avenue, Box 2549
Duluth, MN 55811–4199
218.723.5910 T
218.723.6482 F
kcargill@css.eduThe form must be signed by the McNair Director and mailed with the application to the graduate program for which you are applying.
College of William and Mary
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
$21,000 fellowship and graduate application fee reduction. Before applying, interested students should contact:
Valerie Gallegos
970.491.3702
valerieg@lamar.colostate.eduColorado State University offers two (2) McNair Graduate Fellowships for the 2008–2009 academic year to entering McNair Scholars who intend to pursue graduate studies at Colorado State University. These one–year fellowships total a value of not less than $21,000, require full–time enrollment, and include an award of $15,000 plus a quarter–time assistantship with stipend and a tuition payment dependent on type of assistantship.
The University intends to make continuing support available to those who demonstrate satisfactory performance during the first year. Potential fellowship recipients are nominated by the graduate program to which they have applied. Graduate applicants wishing to be considered for this fellowship should apply early by obtaining a Colorado State University graduate application from the Colorado State McNair office and follow the special instructions for submission, which includes a confirmation that the applicant is a McNair student in good standing. This process will also grant the applicant a fee reduction of Colorado State's $30 graduate application fee.
To be considered, all graduate application materials must be submitted to the relevant graduate program by February 1, 2009. Eligibility requirements:
- Status as a McNair Scholar in good standing
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Current GRE scores available
Graduate applications can be obtained by calling 970.491.3702 or emailing mcnair@lamar.colostate.edu.
Columbia University
This fee reduction applies only to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Student should clearly indicate "McNair Scholar" on the front of the application.
Cornell University
Requires BOTH of the following:
- A note attached to the front page of the application reading:
- "Please waive the application fee. I am supported by the McNair Program as an undergraduate. To pay the application fee will create a hardship."
- A letter from the Financial Aid Office verifying the student's McNair status.
Creighton University
Graduate School Students should attach a note to the front page of the application that reads:
- "Please waive the application fee. I am supported by the McNair Program as an undergraduate."
- Attach a letter from the McNair director verifying participation in the program.
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East Carolina University
Direct all questions to:
Linda Nixon Hudson, Ph.D.
hudsonli@mail.ecu.eduEast Tennesee State
The School of Graduate Studies will secure special funding to pay the graduate school application fee of all McNair applicants. One must request this funding in writing with their application and document their good standing in the McNair Program. Generally, graduate assistantships or tuition schlarships are also available for qualified McNair scholars whose applications are received in a timely manner.
Eastern Kentucky University
No application fee for anyone.
Eastern Michigan University
Up to two Graduate Assistantships are designated annually for McNair fellows wishing to attend Eastern Michigan University.
The application fee is waived for any McNair applicant who contacts:
Patrick Melia
Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Development
734.487.0379The assistantships will cover either in–state or out–of–state tuition plus registration, general student fees, and a stipend of approximately $6,500.
Eastern Washington University
Emerson College
Emory University
Include verification of McNair status from McNair director.
Direct all questions to:
Kharen Fulton
School of Arts and Sciences
404.727.4990
kharen@gsas.emory.edu
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Florida International University
Application fees for McNair applicants will be paid by the University Graduate School. All applicants must attach a letter from their McNair director confirming participation in the program.
Direct all questions to:
Douglas Wartzok
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs/Dean of University Graduate School
305.348.2455
wartzok@fiu.eduFordham University
An application fee reduction, currently valued at $50, is available for any McNair Scholar for the MA/MS and/or Ph.D. program in the following disciplines:
- Biological Sciences
- Classical Languages and Literatures
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English Language and Literatures
- History
- International Political Economy and Development
- Liberal Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology (Clinical, Developmental, Applied Developmental, Psychometrics)
- Sociology
- Theology
Direct all waiver requests in writing to:
Dr. Craig W. Pilant
Assistant Dean of GSAS
Fordham University
216 Keating Hall
Bronx, NY 10458–5161
718.817.4416
fuga@murray.fordham.eduFordham University also offers the Joseph P. Fitzpatrick, SJ Doctoral Fellowship Program, designed to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities who desire to pursue the doctoral degree within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. It seeks to overcome barriers that traditionally inhibit individuals from these groups from pursuing the doctorate in the arts and sciences.
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George Washington University
George Washington University will waive the application fee for any McNair Scholar who applies for admission to a GWU graduate school. McNair Scholars receive special consideration for merit–based fellowships of $10,000 in stipend in addition to full tuition. Two are available each year. Master's recipients may hold fellowships for two years and doctoral recipients may hold the fellowships for three years. It is expected that the Scholar's school at GWU may award a graduate assistantship (teaching, administrative, or research) for two additional years. McNair applicants will also be considered for lesser awards from academic departments or schools at GWU. Applicants requesting an application fee reduction and/or consideration for these special fellowships should include in their application materials a letter from their McNair Director confirming their participation in the McNair Program.
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
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Howard University
Application fee reductions will be granted to all McNair Scholars who apply to an academic program in the Howard University Graduate School for full–time study. The application must be accompanied by the official fee reduction request signed by the McNair Director, verifying successful completion of the program. Applicants are also asked to write "McNair Scholar" on the front of the application.
Assistantships:
- The Graduate School reserves a limited number of competitive assistantships for incoming McNair students pursuing full–time doctoral study.
- These assistantships provide a $10,000 ten month stipend and remission of tuition along with a required part–time teaching, research, or administrative intern component.
- The assistantship is renewable for up to two years with demonstrated academic success.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of support from their McNair Director. The deadline for receipt of the complete McNair Assistantship application is March 1, 2009. Applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Gloria Lloyd
Coordinator of Financial Aid
Graduate School
Howard University
Washington, DC 20059
202.806.4676
glloyd@howard.edu
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Illinois State University
Graduate application fee waived with notification as a McNair Scholar. McNair Program Scholars are eligible to apply for a McNair Program Tuition Waiver Fellowship for up to 12 hours of tuition toward a degree program during their first semester with the opportunity for renewal for one additional semester. McNair Scholars are also eligible to apply for a book scholarship of $250 per semester and $100 per summer. This scholarship is renewable annually based on academic progress. First priority is given to students who attend the annual Graduate Recruitment Fair. Illinois State participates in Project 1000.
Direct all questions to:
gradinfo@ilstu.eduIndiana State University, Terre Haute
Indiana University
- Graduate School Application Fee Reduction:
- Students can obtain a fee reduction form from the McNair director on their campus.
- Those who complete an electronic application (on–line version) for graduate admission will need to pre–pay the $45 application fee. This fee will be reimbursed by submitting the application fee reduction form.
- McNair Graduate Fellowship (three, four or five year financial aid package with an annual stipend of $17,000–$20,000 plus tuition and health insurance):
- For entering McNair Scholars who intend to pursue a Ph.D. at Indiana University–Bloomington, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above.
- To be considered for a Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship, the student should submit an Indiana University Application Form for Admission to the relevant graduate program by January 15.
- A letter of support from the McNair director from your campus is also required.
- Students are nominated by the graduate program to which they are applying.
Indiana University of Penn Statesylvania
Direct all questions to:
James Petersen
Dean of Graduate School and Research
724.357.2244
jpetersn@grove.iup.eduIowa State University
Application fee reductions are available to McNair scholars and application fee deferrals are available to all other students from underrepresented groups. Information about our Graduate Minority Assistantship Program (GMAP) is available on our graduate college website at www.grad-college.iastate.edu.
For further information or for questions, please contact:
Thelma Harding
Assistant to Graduate Dean for Recruitment
1.800.262.3810
515.294.2868 Direct
tlhardi@iastate.edu
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Johns Hopkins University
This applies to the Schools of Arts & Sciences and Engineering. Applicants should write "McNair Scholar" on both the application and the data form that are submitted to the Homewood Schools.
Direct all questions to:
Deborah Cebula
Graduate Board Coordinator
410.516.8477
dcebula@jhuvms.hcf.jhu.edua
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Kansas State University
No application fee.
Kent State University
Fee reductions are provided for students from underrepresented groups, students with financial hardships, and returning adult graduate students.
Direct all waiver requests to:
Dr. Melody K. Baker
Associate Dean
Division of Research and Graduate Studies
Kent State University
PO BOX 5190
Kent, OH 44242–0001
330.672.3401 T
330.672.2658 F
MBaker@kent.edu
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Lamar University
Lamar University (Beaumont, TX) has announced that the College of Graduate Studies will make available five (5) $1,000 scholarships for graduate work. These funds will only be made available to McNair Scholars who are accepted to the Lamar University College of Graduate Studies. In addition, if a student is awarded one of these scholarships, out–of–state tuition fees will be waived.
Students interested in applying for one of these scholarships should contact the Lamar University McNair Achievement Program:
Karen Paciotti
paciottikd@hal.lamar.eduLehigh University
Provides graduate tuition scholarships and some stipends for academically talented students, specifically in the fields of math, science, and engineering.
Interested students should contact:
Henry Odi
Assistant Provost
610.758.4802
huo@lehigh.eduLouisiana State University
NOT A FEE REDUCTION! LSU offers a two year tuition waiver for any McNair Scholar who is accepted into a Masters or doctoral program.
Loyola University Chicago
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Marquette University
Marshall University
Eligible students must complete a "Request for Waiver of Admissions Application Fee."
Medical College of Ohio
Direct all questions to:
Keith K. Schlender
Dean of Graduate School
419.383.4112
kschlender@mco.eduMedical University of South Carolina
College of Graduate Studies Application fee is waived for all applicants to Ph.D. programs. Tuition is reduced for students on stipends. Students are encouraged to apply on–line at www.applyweb.com/aw?musc.
Miami University of Ohio
(Authorized by Dean Robert Johnson)
Miami University will provide up to five (5) assistantships for McNair Scholars under the Minority Access to Education (MAE) Program. Miami's MAE program provides graduate assistantship for two semesters for half–time duties, usually in teaching and research, with stipends that range from $6,837 to $11,635. Graduate assistants do not pay the instructional fee or out of state tuition during the academic year or the summer terms. This award pays for half of the general fees. Summer scholarships are also available to award holders. The Graduate Summer Scholarship provides a payment of $1,000 or $2,000, depending on summer registration, and is service–free.
If you would like further information, contact:
Cheryl Burgan Evans
evanscb@po.muohio.eduMichigan State University
Requires documentation of financial hardship.
Michigan Technological University
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Indicate McNair Scholar status on application.
Montclair State University
Students must indicate McNair Scholar Status on the application.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Direct all questions to:
C. Gita Bosch
gita.bosch@smtplink.mssm.edu
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Offers a fee reduction as well as financial assistance for McNair scholars.
Direct all questions to:
Ronald S. Kane
Dean of Graduate Studies
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Kane@adm.njit.eduNew Mexico State
Provides stipend of $14,400 an academic year, and depending upon the program the stipend can be as high as $18,000. Other criteria for the assistantship includes a GPA of at least 3.0, enrollment in the first semester of graduate studies, recommendation of the department head, and financial need as established by federal guidelines. Teaching assistantships are offered in all the graduate programs with stipends varying from $12,200 to $18,000. Information on other fellowships and sources of financial support can be found on the NMSU Graduate School home page at http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/.
New York Medical College
The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences will waive the $35 application fee for McNair Scholars. Requires BOTH of the following:
- A note attached to the front page of the application reading:
- "Please waive the application fee. I am supported by the McNair Program as an undergraduate. To pay the application fee will create a hardship."
- A letter from the financial aid office verifying the student's McNair status.
Direct all questions to:
GSBMS_apply@nymc.eduNew York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The following is NYU's criteria for granting the fee reduction:
- The application will only be waived for those applying to a doctoral program
- The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
- The applicant must submit a letter from the McNair Director/Designee confirming the student's status in the program and the GPA of 3.3 or higher
- The letter must be submitted separately from the actual application with a deadline date of December 15th
- This letter should be sent to the following address (email WILL NOT be accepted): New York University
Graduate School of Arts and Science
Graduate Enrollment Services
Attn. Charles Boyle
PO Box 907
Cooper Station
New York, NY 10276–0907For further information, contact:
Charles Boyle
Manager of Operations for Graduate Enrollment Services
charles.boyle@nyu.eduIn addition, NYU offers the Henry M. McCracken Fellowship, which provides support to most new entering doctoral students. The fellowship offers up to a five year package of full support, including a minimum $16,000 academic year stipend, full tuition and fees, and NYU health insurance.
New York University School of Medicine/Sackler Institute
New York University School of Medicine/Sackler Institute will offer fee reductions to McNair Alumni applying to the Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs only. Interested students should request fee reduction applications directly from the office of:
Joel Oppenheim, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
212.263.8001
oppenj01@endeavor.med.nyu.eduNorth Carolina A&T State University
Application Fee reduction for Ronald McNair Alumni.
North Carolina State University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University will commit tuition–waiver scholarships (full–ride tuition for in–state or out–of–state students) for McNair students admitted into any of our graduate programs.
Northern Kentucky University
Waives the application fee for McNair students. Anyone interested in receiving information can contact:
Ms. Ja–Rhonda Staples
Graduate Recruiter
859.572.6364
staplesj@nku.eduNorthern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University will waive the application fee for McNair Scholars applying to graduate programs. However, they must inform us of their McNair status at the time of application so that we can manually remove the $25 fee.
Direct all questions to:
Sara Doubledee
sdoubled@nmu.edu
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Ohio University, Athens OH
Now offering application fee reductions to all McNair Scholar applicants. This applies to all graduate programs except for the Osteopathic College of Medicine.
For further information, contact:
Dan Williams
Assistant to Provost for Minority Graduate Students
740.593.2581
williamd@ohiou.eduThe Ohio State University
Prior to applying, please contact:
Elliot E. Slotnick
Associate Dean of Graduate School
614.292.6031
slotnick.1@osu.eduto ensure proper procedures are followed. McNair applicants are eligible for Graduate Enrichment Fellowships. Approximately 100 of these are awarded annually.
Oklahoma State University
- A waiver of the application fee.
- A full waiver of in–state tuition provided the applicant has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA as an undergraduate.
- A full waiver of non–resident tuition for minority students.
Oregon State University
This is NOT a waiver. The Graduate School will pay the application fee for McNair Scholars via fellowship funds. Evidence of McNair status must accompany application.
A tuition waiver in the amount of full–time graduate instructional fees will be provided for McNair Scholars who gain admission for doctoral study at Oregon State University.
Any interested students should contact:
Mary Prucha
Graduate School
541.737.4881
mary.prucha@orst.edubefore applying.
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The Pennsylvania State University
Purdue University
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
This is NOT a waiver. RPI annually offers a Ronald E. McNair Fellowship to an admitted McNair Scholar, which includes full tuition of $14,000, an $15,000 stipend, and medical and activity fees.
Information is available from:
George Robbins
Associate Director of Graduate and Enrollment Services
518.276.6789
robbig@rpi.eduRice University
Applicants must indicate their McNair Scholar status on the face of the application. Rice's graduate program also offers attractive fellowship packages to students, McNair and others, who will increase the diversity of our graduate population.
For more information, contact:
Susan Lurie
713.348.6265
lurie@ruf.rice.eduRochester Institute of Technology
Interested students should request an application directly from the RIT Admissions Office and attach a letter from the McNair director verifying their participation in the program and requesting a fee reduction.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Student must clearly indicate McNair Scholar status on application. Eventually, there will be a space on the application itself to indicate McNair status. Almost all students admitted to the Ph.D. are offered fellowship and/or assistantship support for four to six years. Rutgers is particularly interested in considering McNair applicants.
Direct all questions to:
Harvey Waterman
Associate Dean of Graduate School
waterman@rci.rutgers.eduRutgers University, Newark
Applications should be sent directly to the Office of the Graduate School:
Newark
401 Hill Hall
Newark, NJ 07102
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St. Johns University
The application fee will be waived for McNair applicants to any of its doctoral programs (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.A.). Applicants must clearly write "McNair Scholar" on the front of the application and attach a letter of confirmation from their program director. St. John's University in Queens, New York, has a fellowship available for an incoming McNair alumni. The fellowship includes tuition remission and a competitive stipend (depending on the major).
The following graduate programs are currently reviewing applications:
- Asian Studies
- Biology (Ph.D.)
- Chemistry
- English
- General Experimental Psychology
- Government/Politics
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Library Science
- Math
- Sociology
- Theology
If you need additional information, please contact:
Dr. Frank Biafora
Associate Dean for Graduate Division of Arts/Sciences
Co–Project Director of the McNair Program
718.990.1497
biaforaf@stjohns.eduSan Diego State University
Students must complete a fee reduction form from SDSU in addition to the McNair fee reduction form letter available from the McNair director.
Southeastern Missouri State
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Southern Methodist University
(This waiver does not apply to the schools of business, engineering, or theology.)
If the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies is informed of the interest of McNair students in programs at this institution, he can ensure that special interest will be paid to their applications.
Direct all questions to:
Dean U. Narayan Bhat
Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
214.768.3268
nbhat@post.cis.smu.eduSpalding University
St. Louis University
Scholars applying to the Graduate School should indicate clearly in the application that they are McNair Scholars and the application fee will be waived.
Send the application to:
Dean of Graduate School
St. Louis University
3634 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108If there are any questions, please contact:
Dr. Marcia Buresch
Associate Dean of Graduate School
bureschm@slu.eduState University of New York at Albany
(University at Albany)
Fee reductions will be granted upon receipt of documentation that verifies a student's participation in the McNair Program. A letter from the McNair director or designee is required to facilitate the waiver process.
Questions should be directed to:
Betty Shadrick
Office of Graduate Studies
518.442.3980
bshadrick@uamail.albany.eduState University of New York at Binghamton
(Binghamton University)
State University of New York at Binghamton offers the Clifford D. Clark Graduate Fellowship Program for Underrepresented Minority Students. These fellowships carry competitive stipends, guaranteed funding periods, health insurance, plus full tuition scholarships. Summer support and research and travel funds are also available. Clark Fellowships may be awarded to students in any discipline. Students in the sciences, math, or engineering also receive support for book expenses, lab supplies, and other research and travel support.
Candidates for Clark Fellowships must be:
- US citizens or permanent residents
- African American, Hispanic American, or Native American
- Admitted to a graduate program
For more information, please visit http://gradschool.binghamton.edu or send an email to gradad@binghamton.edu. Contact the program of interest directly, or write to the Graduate School:
Binghamton University
PO Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902–6000Application fees for McNair Scholars are waived.
State University of New York College at Brockport
Include a letter with application verifying McNair participation.
State University of New York at Buffalo
(University at Buffalo)
State University of New York College at Buffalo
(Buffalo State College)
Student must identify McNair status on the application itself or in an accompanying letter.
State University of new York College at Fredonia
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Syracuse University
To receive a waiver of the application fee, a McNair Scholar must submit a cover letter from the McNair Program director with the application. The letter should identify the applicant as a McNair Scholar. Syracuse University also offers 6 graduate fellowships for McNair scholars, and an additional 6 African American scholarships.
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Texas Tech University
The Graduate School will pay the application fee for McNair Scholars. McNair Scholars requesting the graduate school to pay the application fee should attach a letter from their McNair Director that identifies the applicant as a McNair Scholar. Address the letter to:
Dr. Judy Toyama
Assistant Academic Dean
TTU Graduate Admissions
Box 1030
Lubbock, TX 79409–1030McNair Scholars can enter any of our 55 doctoral or 103 masters programs. Texas Tech University has also created a limited number of fellowships for entering McNair Scholars. For an entering doctoral scholar, $3,000/year for three years is available, and for an entering masters scholar, $3,000 for one year is available. These fellowships are in addition to any stipend received from a department. Interested McNair Scholars should contact the departments advisor for the program for which they plan to study for information about McNair fellowships.
Texas Woman's University
Truman State University
This institution does not charge an application fee.
Direct all questions to:
Peggy Orchard
Graduate Office
Truman State University
660.785.4109
porchard@truman.eduTufts University
This fee reduction applies ONLY to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Requires BOTH of the following:
- A note attached to the front page of the application reading:
- "Please waive the application fee. I am supported by the McNair Program as an undergraduate. To pay the application fee will create a hardship."
- A letter from the Financial Aid Office verifying the student's McNair status.
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University at Albany–State University of New York
The university has established a McNair Graduate Fellowship Program.
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Student must indicate McNair Scholar status on application. This institution invites McNair Scholars admitted to UAB doctoral programs to apply for a fellowship renewable for up to four years consisting of a $16,000–$17,000 stipend and full tuition.
Direct all questions to:
Joan Lorden
Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate School
205.975.8852
lorden@uab.eduUniversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Graduate application fees for McNair Scholars will be waived by the Graduate School. All applicants are asked to self–identify as a McNair Scholar on the top right of the application and attach a letter from their McNair director confirming participation in the program. This institution is interested in assisting McNair Scholars with applying for a number of graduate assistantships and other funding opportunities on our campus.
Direct all questions to:
Dr. Pat Harrison or Dr.Carl Williams
The University of Alabama Graduate School
102 Rose Administration Bldg.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487–0118
205.348.8283University of Arizona
Students must self–identify as a McNair Scholar on the top right of the application.
For fellowship and tuition assistance, please contact:
Dr. Maria Teresa Velez
Associate Dean of Graduate College
Administration 322
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
mvelez@u.arizona.eduGraduate fellowships, teaching and research assistantships and tuition reductions are available to McNair scholars.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Graduate School and Graduate School of Business will waive application fees for McNair Scholars.
Direct all questions to:
Patricia Koski
Associate Dean of Graduate School
pkoski@uark.eduMcNair Scholars wishing to apply to this university should contact:
Office of Graduate Recruitment
866.234.3957
gradr@uark.eduTo request a Ronald E. McNair fee reduction form and application packet contact:
Benita Wolff
Director of Graduate RecruitmentUniversity of Arkansas, Little Rock
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley will be able to offer application fee reductions for all McNair Scholars who apply to our graduate programs. The following students can be offered fee reductions:
- McNair Scholars
- GEM Scholars
- Woodrow Wilson Scholars
- Americorps Volunteers
- Peace Corps Volunteers
There applicants only need to complete the personal identification information on the top of the fee reduction form, which is now located directly in the Application for Graduate Admission. Applicants must also submit certification of their status as a McNair scholar.
University of California, Davis
The UC Davis Graduate School McNair fee waiver form is available in PDF format that may be downloaded from www.mcnair.ucdavis.edu/documents/gradSchoolWavier.pdf
University of California, Davis has established 2 fellowships for incoming doctoral students who have completed the McNair Achievement Program. The first year fellowship will be for 12 months, $20,000, fees and non–resident tuition. The graduate program will offer 4 additional years of support (TAship and/or RAship and/or fellowship).
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
Applicants should apply on–line, indicate the check payment option, print out the check payment page and attach to it a letter from their McNair Director verifying participation in the McNair Program, and send this material to the address indicated on the check payment page.
Direct all questions to:
Daniel J. Bennett
Director of Graduate Admissions/Student and Academic Affairs
dbennett@gdnet.ucla.eduUniversity of California, Riverside
Students should indicate McNair Scholar on top of the application, and include a letter of verification.
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
Invites the application of doctoral students who have completed the McNair Achievement Program. A fellowship will be available to two incoming McNair students and provides a multi year support package with two years of a $16,000 stipend plus fees, insurance and first–year tuition payments, along with up to three additional years department support in the form of a teaching assistant or research position and includes payment of health insurance and fees.
For a list of UCSB doctoral degree programs, visit www.graddiv.ucsb.edu.
University of Central Florida
Student must indicate McNair Scholar status on application.
University of Charleston
Direct all questions to:
Dinesh Sarvate
sarvated@cofc.eduUniversity of Cincinnati
Student must indicate McNair Scholar status on application.
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Application Fee Reduction for McNair Alumni.
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
Student must indicate McNair Scholar status on application. Please contact the Graduate School for application fee reductions.
University of Delaware
Student must indicate McNair Scholar status on application. This institution is interested in financially supporting qualified McNair students who apply and are nominated for admission by their departments.
Direct all questions to:
Mary Martin
Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies
302.831.8916
marym@udel.eduUniversity of Florida
Application fees for McNair applicants will be paid for by the University of Florida Office of Graduate Minority Programs. All applicants must attach a letter from their McNair director confirming participation in the program.
University of Georgia
Will waive the $30 application fee for McNair Scholars interested in applying to any graduate program. Fee reductions are not applicable to professional programs unless arranged by the Office of Recruitment and Retention. To receive a fee reduction, students must submit an on–line application and specify "check" in the method of payment section.
Applications will be held until a verification letter of participation from a McNair coordinator is mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Boyd Graduate Research Center
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602–7402For full consideration for funding opportunities, students are encouraged to submit application and supporting materials by November 15 for graduate programs that begin the following summer or fall semester.
For more information about the application process, please refer to our web site at www.gradsch.uga.edu.
For any questions or concerns not provided on the web site, please contact:
Mr. Curtis Byrd
Director of Recruitment and Retention
cdbyrd@arches.uga.eduUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Application Fee Wavier for McNair Alumni.
University of Illinois, Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is pleased to offer ($40) fee reductions for McNair Scholars who submit a UIC Application for Graduate Admissions. McNair Scholar applicants must place a checkmark in the fourth box that denotes that they: "Qualify for a McNair Scholar Program Fee Reduction", on page 10, under Question # 26 – "Fee Reduction Eligibility".
Applicants must also forward their printed/hard copy application along with a letter, which verifies their status as a McNair Scholars in good academic standing. The verification letter should be written on program or university letterhead and signed by their McNair Program Director or Coordinator.
McNair applicants should consult with the UIC academic departments to determine where additional admission credentials should be mailed (e.g. personal statement, portfolio, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores).
McNair applicants should mail only the
Lunaire D. Ford
- UIC Application for Graduate Admissions
- Fee Reduction Verification Letter
- Transcripts to:
Associate Director
McNair Achievement Program (M/C 190)
Student Services Building
Suite 2790, 1200 W. Harrison
Chicago, IL 60607Applicants may direct inquires regarding McNair fee reductions to:
312.413.0430
remsp@uic.eduUniversity of Illinois, Springfield
McNair Scholars are eligible for Whitney M. Young Fellowships, which provide a tuition waiver and a $7,000 academic year stipend toward completion of a degree in any of the campus' 18 master's degree programs or its doctorate in public administration. UIS does not have an application fee.
Direct all questions to:
Harry J. Berman
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
217.206.7411
berman.harry@uis.eduUniversity of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign
McNair Scholars will receive special consideration for Graduate College Fellowships for Underrepresented Students. Departments nominate incoming master's and doctoral students for these fellowships. The traditional Graduate College Fellowship is awarded for the first year of graduate study, and departments provide support for at least the following year of the student's program, assuming that academic progress is satisfactory.
Graduate College Fellows in master's programs receive stipends of $8,000 over ten months plus a full waiver of tuition and the service fee; Fellows in programs that lead to the doctorate receive $15,000 over ten months plus a full waiver of tuition and the service fee. Two and three–year Graduate College Fellowships will be awarded to a limited number of outstanding nominees who are admitted directly to doctoral programs or who are admitted to master's programs with the clear intention of seeking the doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Minnesota State
University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
1-800-722-0544
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