University Of Alabama-Birmingham-McN-Application Form

Application Packet

The Renowned Ronald E. McNair Program at UAB is an educational opportunity program that is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program at UAB is funded to serve 25 students each year. The mission of the McNair Scholars Program is to provide disadvantaged college students with effective preparation for doctoral study.

To be eligible for our program each student must be a first generation college student with a limited family income or a member of an under-represented group in graduate education. Additionally, students must be: a citizen or permanent resident, an undergraduate student who is enrolled full-time at UAB (sophomore, junior, or senior), have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have an interest in conducting research, and is committed to attending graduate school and earning a doctorate degree.

The McNair Scholars Program is committed to providing the following services: opportunities for research or other scholarly activities that prepare students for doctoral study, summer internships, seminars for doctoral study, free tutoring, free printing, academic counseling, and assisting students in securing admission and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. We also are committed to providing educational or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students, faculty mentoring, exposing students to cultural events and academic programs, providing GRE preparation, graduate school tours, and assistance with personal statements.

FYI: Students must be interested in pursuing an academic doctorate degree such as a Ph.D. or Ed.D. only! We are seeking students who are interested in pursuing an academic doctorate degree in a concentrated area such as: Computer Science, Education, Physics, Theatre, Music, Public Health, and MD/PhD etc. Professional degrees such as JD, PharmD, MD, PT, OT, and DNP are excluded include .

See staff for additional exclusions.

The McNair Scholars Program at UAB - Application Packet

The following information is needed to evaluate your application for acceptance into the McNair Scholars Program and to help determine which services you need. The information you provide will be treated confidentially.
Name*

First NameLast Name
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Preferred Name
Preferred Pronouns
Current Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone
(999)999-9999
E-mail Address*
example@example.com
UAB BOO/Blazer ID #:*
Date of Birth*

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Emergency Contact (Name,Phone Number,Relation)*
Major*
Minor
ExpectedGraduation Date

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Classification*
Gender
Marital Status*
How did you hear about the McNair Program?
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Have you ever attended a community or junior college? If so please write the name, date(s) of attendance, and location of the junior/community college below.
Are you a citizen of the United States?*

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If Not, Please Explain
Ethnic Background
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Eligibility
Highest Level of Education Completed by Mother/Legal Guardian
Highest Level of Education Completed by Father/Legal Guardian
Who did you reside with until your 18th Birthday?
Other situations, please explain

Tracking
The McNair Scholar's Program is responsible for tracking students until they attain their PhD/Ed.D.
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone:
(999)999-9999
Alternate E-mail Address:
example@example.com
Facebook:
Snapchat:
X(Twitter):
Instagram:
Please list contact information of at least three family members who are not included in this application (Ex: siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins.)

Attachments
To ensure that your application is complete, make sure that you complete the checklist below:

Attach a 1 to 2-page resume' to this application (Please make sure your awards/honors, leadership experience, research experience, and the organizations that you are a part of on campus are listed on your resume').

Attach a personal statement. Your personal statement should be typed using Microsoft Word (One page, use Times New Roman font, font size: 12, doubled-spaced).
In the essay you will explain the following:
a. Why you should be selected to participate in the McNair Scholars program and what you expect to gain from being a participant in the program.
b. Describe your current research interests and your prior research experience.
c. State why you would like to attend graduate school, your motivation for pursuing a doctorate degree, and your educational and career goals.
d. If you pursue a doctorate degree what contributions would you make to your field.
(Please have a different paragraph for each section.)
Please attach a personal statement

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Please attach your resume

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Please attach your income verification as identified under the section entitled “Eligibility.” Income Verification In order to qualify for our program we must determine if you have a low-income by reviewing your taxable income. Please attach one of the following documents to your application: your parents (if dependent) 2021 filed income taxes OR a processed financial aid form OR verification of family income from another governmental source, OR a signed statement regarding income from independent student or parent (including the number of people in your household and how much money you and or your parent or guardian earn per month.)
Please attach your income verification

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We cannot fully process your application if your resume, essay, faculty recommendations and income verification are not submitted. Provide the names and emails of your recommenders below. Once you submit your application, your recommenders will be contacted by the McNair staff.

Recommenders
Three recommendations are required. (Two from faculty/one personal.) The two faculty members must be from two instructors who instructed you for a course. The personal reference can be from a previous boss, staff member at UAB, advisor, room-mate, friend, or family member.
Recommender Name*

First NameLast Name
Recommender Email*
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Relationship*
Recommender Name*

First NameLast Name
Recommender Email*
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Relationship*
Recommender Name

First NameLast Name
Recommender Email
example@example.com
Relationship

Disclaimer and Signature
I hereby affirm that all of the information provided in this application to be true and complete to my knowledge; I understand that any false information given will result in the loss of participation opportunity. I further authorize the McNair Scholars Program to retrieve copies of my academic transcript.
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