University Of Georgia-McN

McNair Scholars
Application

The mission of the TRIO Ronald E. McNair Program (McNair) at UGA is to assist participants in achieving their academic potential, gaining valuable life skills and expanding cultural horizons through one-on-one interactions and group activities, and earning a PhD. TRIO McNair is a federally funded program under the U.S. Department of Education that aids disadvantaged college students with effective preparation for doctoral studies.

Program participants must meet certain requirements set forth by the Department of Education: (1) Income (2) Underrepresented group in graduate education (3) Interested in participating in research. TRIO McNair wants program participants who are motivated to make full use of TRIO services and graduate and go on to doctoral programs.

Funded by USDE

“Whether or not you reach your goals in life depends entirely on how well you prepare for them and how badly you want them.” Dr. Ronald E. McNair
To Qualify You Must Be:

1. A first-generation college student (neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree or, if you only lived with one parent, he/she did not receive a degree) AND meet federal income guidelines

OR

A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education: African American, Hispanic, Native American

AND ARE

2. A United States citizen or permanent resident
3. Completing your 2nd or 3rd year
4. Maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0

MAIL ALL INFORMATION AND DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
Dr. Jamon Holt

UGA TRIO McNair Scholars Program
122 Milledge Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Email: jholt@uga.edu

Phone: 706-542-9509 | Fax: 706-542-7242 | E-Mail: triomcnairscholars@uga.edu | Website: www.dae.uga.edu

How to Apply?

Read the entire information packet carefully
Complete the entire application (reference information, essay and financial information)

UGA TRIO McNair Scholars Staff will contact you for an interview

Statement of Confidentiality: The information contained in this application is for the purpose of determining the applicant’s eligibility for the McNair Scholars Program. Information received is strictly confidentially.
*** Respond to all questions in each section. ***

Tracking
UGA TRIO McNair Scholars Program is responsible for tracking students until they attain their Ph.D./Ed.D.

Please list contact information of at least three family members who are not included in this application (Ex: sibling(s), aunt, uncle, etc.)
Family Member 1: Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone*
(999)999-9999
Family Member 2: Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone*
(999)999-9999
Family Member 3: Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone
(999)999-9999
Please list your username on the following social sites:
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Additional Requirements for Applicants
A. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. Three letters are required, two should come from faculty members, with at least one from your major, who can best assess your ability for academic research, your confidence, and your motivation to attend graduate school. One should be personal. They may use the form included in this application packet. Please ask each recommender to send the letter/form directly to McNair Scholars Program, University of Georgia, 125 Milledge Hall, Athens, GA 30602-1550 Attn: Latricia Gaston or email to lag49250@uga.edu. List the names, titles addresses, and telephone/fax numbers of your three recommenders:
Recommender 1: Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*
(999)999-9999
Recommender 2: Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*
(999)999-9999
Recommender 3: Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*
(999)999-9999
B. In the space provided, if applicable, please give the name, title address, and telephone number of the person(s) who first encouraged you to apply to the McNair Scholars Program. If you are self-referred, please tell us how you heard about theprogram.
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Title*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*
(999)999-9999
How you became aware of the UGA TRIO McNair program:*
C. PERSONAL STATEMENT. On no more than 2 typewritten pages (double spaced), please write your personal statement. Be sure to include information listed below. Be specific and concise.

• Who are you? (How does your personal background and attributes match your desire to obtain research experience and graduate school preparation?) • What are your graduate education goals, your motivation for pursuing a doctorate degree and educational and career goals? • What research topics/fields/departments are of interest to you? • List prior research experience, if any, identifying the research, your supervisor, and where the research took place • What are your work standards (include punctuality, ethics, discipline, and ability to persevere although results may not be readily apparent)? • Why should you be selected to be aMcNairScholar?
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D. HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY OF THESE TRIO PROGRAMS?*

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My signature below indicates that all information is true and accurate. It also authorizes TRIO McNair to (1) communicate with the person(s) listed concerning my educational pursuit and attainment, including grades; and (2) use my photo or likeness in publications and other promotional materials; and (3) access my UGA academic and student financial aid records for the purpose of verifying my project eligibility and assisting me academically; and (4) I authorize UGA McNair to access records at any post-baccalaureate institutions that I may attend in the future to request, copies of academic, enrollment, and financial assistance records.
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