The McNair Scholars application process is an extensive one. We select scholars based on academic merit, faculty/staff recommendations, and clarity of purpose as evidenced in an entrance essay. McNair Scholars are known for their high achievements and for typically ranking at the top of their classes. This program is extremely competitive and prestigious, but it is even more rewarding. Please meet our current scholars below.
![Alexis Bloom](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/09/A.Bloom_.Headshot.png)
Alexis Bloom
Psychology
![Fa'Darryl Cooper](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/FaDarrylC.Headshot-scaled.jpg)
Fa'Darryl Cooper
Marketing/Education
![Ty'Jeodian Forest](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/04/T.Forest.Headshot-2.png)
Ty'Jeodian Forest
Biology: Pre-Pharmacy
![Kara Hillard](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/04/K.Hillard.Headshot.png)
Kara Hillard
Psychology
![Aaliyah Johnson](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/AaliyahJ.Headshot-scaled.jpg)
Aaliyah Johnson
Human Resources Management
![Shadae Johnson](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/My-project-1-34.png)
Shadae Johnson
Business Admin and CIS
![Serenity Johnson](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/06/S.Johnson.2-scaled.jpeg)
Serenity Johnson
Social Justice and Criminology
![Jamyia Jones](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/06/J.JonesHeadshot-scaled.jpeg)
Jamyia Jones
BSISI - Nursing
![Johnathan McCaskill](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/06/J.McCaskill1-scaled.jpeg)
Johnathan McCaskill
Chemistry: Pre-Pharmacy
![Akumcha Mobit](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/10/3x4-Headshot-5.png)
Akumcha Mobit
Psychology
![Daina Prout](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/09/2023-09-05T15_45_04.891Z-scaled.jpg)
Daina Prout
Psychology: Counseling
![J'Myl Richardson](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/JMylR.Headshot-scaled.jpg)
J'Myl Richardson
Psychology
![Taneia Rose](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/TaneiaR.Headshot-scaled.jpg)
Taneia Rose
Nursing
![Jessie Shorts](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/10/3x4-Headshot-1-1.png)
Jessie Shorts
Social Justice and Criminology
![Finn Sobalvarro](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/10/3x4-Headshot-6.png)
Finn Sobalvarro
Music Education
![Kanitria Taylor](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/06/K.Taylor2-scaled.jpeg)
Kanitria Taylor
Biology: Pre-Med
![Faith Washington](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/Faith.W.Headshot2-1.png)
Faith Washington
Biology: Pre-Med
![Embrace his legacy. Create Your Own.](https://www.deltastate.edu/graduate-and-continuing-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/05/Embrace.Logo_.Revised.png)