The Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Delta State University is still accepting applications for the fall 2018 cohort of McNair Research Scholars.
The program was established in memory of astronaut-physicist and Challenger crew member, Dr. Ronald E. McNair. It is administered through the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at Delta State.
The MRS program is one of eight federal TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO outreach aims to improve student programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The goal of the McNair cohort is to increase the attainment of doctoral degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.
All services offered by the program are free of charge to its participants.
View the application at www.deltastate.edu/mcnair.
Scholars will benefit by:
-opportunities for research and scholarly activities
-academic field trips
-paid summer research internships
-tutoring for preparation for graduate school entrance exams such as GRE, NCLEX, GMAT, etc.
-mentorship by a faculty member
-seminars and workshops to prepare participants for doctoral study
-career counseling and exploration
-financial literacy and planning
-increased access and exposure to STEM coursework and careers
For more information, contact project director Wendolyn Stevens at 662-846-4876, wstevens@deltastate.edu, or visit www.deltastate.edu/mcnair for eligibility requirements.
