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  • McNair Scholars Application

  • The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRiO program funded at numerous institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. All activities are designed to assist eligible students persistence in college from year to year, remain in good academic standing each semester, graduate from TWU, and to gain admission to doctor of philosophy (PhD) granting programs through involvement in research, mentorship with faculty, and additional scholarly activities.

    Students selected to be in the TRiO McNair Scholars program must meet certain criteria set forth by the Department of Education. The Texas Woman's University TRiO McNair Scholars program is funded from 2021-2026 entirely by the U.S. Department of Education in the amount $261,888 annually.

  • Personal Information

  • Date of Birth*
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  • Gender*
  • Ethnicity*
  • Race (check all that apply)*
  • Do you currently live in on-campus housing?
  • Please indicate if McNair Scholars staff can text you regarding your application status and future McNair Scholars notifications. Standard message and data rates may apply.*
  • Citizenship*
  • Has your mother completed a Bachelor’s degree?*
  • Has your father completed a Bachelor’s degree?*

  • Financial Aid Student Status

  • Did you complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA?*
  • Are you receiving financial aid this semester?*
  • If yes, select the types of financial aid you are receiving (select all that apply)
  • Please select your financial aid student type*
  • Are you now or have you ever been on financial aid warning or suspension?*

  • The McNair Scholars program will retrieve some information you may have on file with the TWU Financial Aid Office.

  • Academic Information

  • Please select the option below that applies to you.*
  • Current Classification*
  • Current Enrollment Status*
  • Are you now or have you ever been on academic probation or suspension?*
  • Have you ever previously attended college? (including community college, another university, or receipt of dual credit)*

  • The McNair Scholars program is required by the U.S. Department of Education to report certain academic information and will access your student records.

  • Previous College/University

  • TRiO Programs

  • Please indicate if you were in a previous TRiO Program (select all that apply)
  • Have you participated in a TRiO program?

  • Career Information

  • Do you plan to receive your bachelor's degree at TWU?*

  • Academic & Supportive Services

  • Select all areas in which you feel McNair Scholars staff may be able to assist you. All services are included at no charge in the program to admitted students. A more in depth needs assessment will be requested of students selected for participation in the program*

  • Document Submission

  • Documents must be received before your application can be reviewed. If you have not already done so, be sure to submit any required documents via email to TRIOMcNair@twu.edu. A list of required additional documents is listed on the website.

  • Program Requirements

  • McNair Scholars are required to complete the following:

    • A research project each year.
    • One summer research internship during junior OR senior year, with funding up to $2,600.

  • Verification of Information

    By signing this application, I attest that all the information is true. Moreover, I understand that the information on these records will be used only to access my need for services, monitor my educational process, and fulfill program reporting requirements.
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