University Of Colorado-Boulder-McN-2025 Application Form

McNair Scholars Program Application
Applications may be submitted until the posted deadline on our website at https://colorado.edu/mcnair. Only students planning to pursue a research-based graduate degree (PhD/EdD) are eligible to apply.

I. Applicant Information
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Local Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Main Phone
(999)999-9999
Alternative Phone
(999)999-9999
CU Email Address *
example@example.com
Alternative Email Address
example@example.com
CU Student ID Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Provide a contact of someone who will know how to reach you post-graduation (i.e., parent, guardian, relative).
First Name
Last Name
Relationship
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone
(999)999-9999
Email
example@example.com

II. Eligibility Verification Information
Please review McNair’s federally mandated requirements at our program website to determine your eligibility status: https://www.colorado.edu/mcnair/application
Are you a first-generation college student (no parent(s) and/or guardian(s) hold a degree from a 4-year college or university)?*

YesNo
Are you from a low-income background as defined by federal TRIO definitions (https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ope/trio/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels)?*

YesNo
Citizenship status (only US citizens and US permanent residents are eligible under federal guidelines):*

US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

III. Financial Information
If you are selected for an interview, you or your parent(s)/guardian(s) will be asked to complete and sign a financial certification form. This form must be submitted to us before you can be admitted to the program. This information will be treated confidentially.
For financial aid purposes, are you considered dependent or independent? (Select one) If you are unsure, please contact the university’s Financial Aid office to verify your status before completing this application.

DependentIndependent
Dependent Financial Information Your parent/guardian can find this information on IRS Form 1040 line 43; IRS Form 1040A line 27; IRS Form 1040EZ line 6
What is the size of your family unit, including yourself?
Whose name(s) are on the tax forms reporting the taxable income above?
If your parent/guardian did not file an income tax return, what was their total household income for 2024?
Independent Financial Information

If you filed federal income taxes for 2023 or 2024, you can find this information on IRS Form 1040 line 43; IRS Form 1040A line 27; IRS Form 1040EZ line 6
What is the size of your family unit, including yourself?
What was your 2023 or 2024 Taxable Income (NOT Adjusted Gross Income)?
Whose name(s) are on the tax forms reporting the taxable income above?
If you did not file an income tax return, what was your total household income for 2024?

V. Undergraduate Research Experience
Have you been involved in an undergraduate research experience in the past? (If yes, please describe the project and provide the name of your faculty mentor below.)
Do you have plans to conduct an undergraduate research experience in the future? (If yes, please describe the project and provide the name of your faculty mentor below.)

VI. Statement and Transcripts Upload
Provide a personal statement addressing your professional goals for the future, including the following information: Please use 12-point font, double spaced, and a maximum of two (2) pages.

· how a doctoral degree fits with your current career plans;

· what you hope to gain from participating in the McNair Scholars Program;

· how your background prepared you for the rigors of our program and doctoral study;

· what possible topics/research interests you may want to explore in a McNair research project.
File Upload

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Please submit your Unofficial Transcripts to this dropbox. You may access your free unofficial transcript via https://buffportal.colorado.edu/. If you attended other institutions in addition to CU Boulder, please also submit those unofficial transcripts.

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VII. Recommendations
Provide contact information for recommenders who can attest to your academic ability, potential for conducting research in your discipline, and motivation/preparation to undertake graduate study. At least one of the recommenders should be a faculty member at CU Boulder.
Recommender 1 Name
Recommender 1 Title & Department
Recommender 1 Email Address
example@example.com
Recommender 2 Name
Recommender 2 Title & Department
Recommender 2 Email Address
example@example.com

McNair Scholars Program Application