To be selected as a McNair Scholar applicants must complete an extensive application process. We select scholars based on academic merit, faculty/staff recommendations, and clarity of purpose by way of an entrance essay. Our scholars are known for being high-achieving and are amongst the top of their classes at our university.
Spring 2020
Kentaro Johnson
Major: Social Science
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Kymbranecia Richards
Major: Computer Information Systems
Hometown: Indianola, MS
Amber Straw
Major: Biology
Hometown: Greenville, MS
Stephen Turner
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Shaquavious Walker
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Alyssa Trim
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Fall 2019 Cohort
Sykina Butts
Major: English Education
Hometown: Kilmichael, MS
Lemarcus Hudson
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Indianola, MS
Kyla Rice
Major: Speech Language Pathology
Hometown: Greenville, MS
Kye’ Richardson
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Spring 2019 Cohort
Victoria Granberry
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: Clarksdale, MS
Miracle Hurns
Major: Geospatial Information Systems
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Maneia Sparks
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Cleveland, MS
Fall 2018 Cohort
Denicia Diew
Major: Biology
Hometown: Yazoo City, MS
Spring 2018
Khyla Grant
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Hometown: Greenwood,MS
Stevena King
Major: Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Leland, MS
