Texas Woman's University-McN-Application Form

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
Legal Name*

First NameMILast Name
Preferred Name (if different from first name)
TWU Student ID (7-digits)*
TWU Email Address*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
mm-dd-yyyy
Gender*
Gender*

MaleFemaleDo not want to answer
Ethnicity*

Hispanic/LatinoNot Hispanic/Latino
Race (check all that apply)*

American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhite
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*
(999)999-9999
Please indicate if McNair Scholar staff can text you regarding your application status.*

YesNo
Home Phone Number
(999)999-9999
Citizenship*

United States CitizenPermanent ResidentOther
Has your mother completed a Bachelor’s degree?*

YesNoOther
Has your father completed a Bachelor’s degree?*

YesNoOther
What degree are you currently seeking?*
What is your major/program of study?*
Financial Aid Student Status
Did you complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA?*

YesNo
Are you receiving financial aid this semester?*

YesNoNot Applicable
If yes, select the types of financial aid you are receiving (select all that apply)

Pell Grant or other grant aidScholarshipsLoansOther
Please select your financial aid student type*

Dependent StudentIndependent Student (are married, have a child or other dependents, are in active duty or a veteran, are age 24 and above, were in foster care/ward of the court/or an emancipated minor)
Are you now or have you ever been on financial aid warning or suspension?*

YesNo
The McNair Scholars program will retrieve some information you may have on file with the TWU Financial Aid Office.
Academic Information
Please indicate the date you first enrolled in college after graduating from high school (this does not include dual credit, AP test, CLEP). (MM/YR).
Please indicate the name of the college you first attended after graduation from high school.
Did you attend community college after high school?
When was your first semester at TWU? Provide an estimate if you are unsure.*
ex. Fall 2019
Please select the option below that applies to you.*

Incoming TransferContinuing student at TWU
Current Classification*

First-Year StudentSophomore (30-59 credits)Junior (60-89 credits)Senior (more than 90 credits)
Number of college credit hours completed in total. Please include hours completed in dual credit, community college and any other colleges or universities.*
Current Enrollment Status*

Part-time (less than 12 hours)Full-time (12 hours or more)
What is your cumulative GPA at TWU?*
Are you now or have you ever been on academic probation or suspension?*

YesNo
Have you ever previously attended college? (including community college, another university, or receipt of dual credit)*

YesNo
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
Please provide the name(s) of the college/university you have previously attended. If none please, type N/A. Do not use abbreviations.*
TRiO Programs
Please indicate if you were in a previous TRiO Program (select all that apply)

Educational Opportunity CenterStudent Support ServicesTalent SearchUpward BoundUpward Bound Math-ScienceNone of the above
Career Information
Do you plan to receive your bachelor's degree at TWU?*

YesNoUnsure
Briefly describe your educational career plans after earning your undergraduate degree.*
Please share why you are applying to become a McNair Scholar.*
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*

Academic CounselingAssistance in securing admission to graduate schoolAssistance in securing financial aid for graduate schoolAssistance with research, including, but not limited to poster development, writing and publicationAcademic & Skills Enrichment - Assistance in developing study strategies, organization, time management, etc.Career Counseling - Receive support in determining the best college major and career for you/career explorationFinancial Aid Information - Assistance completing FAFSA annually, information about scholarships & other financial aid optionsFinancial and Economic Literacy - Learn about managing a budget and making wise financial decisionsTutoring - Access to personal one-on-one tutoring (in select subjects)
Please list any other academic or support needs that you anticipate - Additional services may be offered when requested by participants or when related to improving the persistence, retention, and graduation rates of program participants.
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.
Please type the following sentence to indicate your understanding of the program requirements: "I understand that as a McNair Scholar, I am required to complete a research project each year and one intensive summer internship during my junior or senior year."
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.
Please type your full name to indicate your understanding of the statement above.*
Signature*

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Today's Date*

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McNair Scholars Application

Personal Information

Financial Aid Student Status

Academic Information

Previous College/University

TRiO Programs

Career Information

Academic & Supportive Services

Document Submission

Program Requirements

Verification of Information