318708-University Of Cincinnati-McN-2025 Application Form 2-Stephen

McNair Scholars Application
Name*

First NameLast Name

In order to complete this application, you need access to the following materials:
1. Access to Your Student Information via Catalyst
2. The Names and Emails of Two Faculty or Staff Faculty preferred)
  Recommenders Only 1 for McNair Prep)
3. Income Document A or B
4. A written personal statement 500 words or less)
See the website's fact page for more information about # 3 and #4
https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/mcnair/uc-mcnair-program-faqs.html

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If you have questions, please email mcnair@uc.edu prior to applying.
1. Type of Application: We recommend that all students apply for both McNair PREP and Traditional.*

McNair TraditionalMcNair PrepBoth

2: Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
3. Preferred Name*
4. Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
mm-dd-yyyy
5. UCID M#)*

6. UC Email *
example@example.com
7. Non-UC Email*
example@example.com
8. Local Address (while attending UC)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
9. Cell Phone *
(999)999-9999
10. Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
11. Emergency Contact*

First NameLast Name
12. Emergency/Contact's Telephone and Email*

15. Parent/Legal Guardian(s) and Emergency Contact*

	First Name	Last Name	Phone Number	Email Address
Parent/Legal Guardian 1
Parent/Legal Guardian 2 (Optional)
Emergency Contact

13. Parent/ Legal Guardian 1 First AND Last Name*

First NameLast Name
14. Parent/ Legal Guardian 2 First AND Last Name

First NameLast Name
16. Parent/Father's Education Level*

ElementaryHigh SchoolSome College, Associate’s Degree, Professional License (real estate, HVAC technician, electrician, plumber, LPN, RN, etc.), college credits but no degree, etc.Bachelor’s Degree (B.S., B.A., BSN, B.F.A., etc.)Graduate/ Professional Degree Master's, Doctorate, MD, JD, DDS, etc.)
17. Parent/Mother's Education Level*

ElementaryHigh SchoolSome College, Associate’s Degree, Professional License (real estate, HVAC technician, electrician, plumber, LPN, RN, etc.), college credits but no degree, etc.Bachelor’s Degree (B.S., B.A., BSN, B.F.A., etc.)Graduate/ Professional Degree Master's, Doctorate, MD, JD, DDS, etc.)

The personal statement is an important part of the evaluation process.

Please write a 500-word statement (approximately two and one-half typewritten pages, doublespaced) that includes answers to the following questions:

1. Why do you want to pursue a Ph.D.? If you are also interested in a professional degree (MD, DDS, JD, DPT, ODT, PA, etc.), how could a professional degree/ Ph.D. dual degree improve your career out‐ look? Please support your answer with references.

2. What are your short- and long-term academic goals and career objectives?

3. How can the McNair assist you in attaining those goals?

4. What specific research area would interest you the most? Discuss a possible research topic and the name of a mentor (professor or researcher with whom you would like to work).

5. Describe a personal example that shows your persistence and commitment to academic endeavors.

**You can either upload the document via the file submit button below, or you can paste the personal statement into the text box below.

*Assistive technology such as AI-generators are great tools to support one's writing such as templates and grammar supportive technologies (ie. Grammarly). However, these technologies are only permitted to be used as assistive tools for this personal statement. Personal statements, that are notably influenced by Artificial Intelligence, are prohibited due to them not being your personal original work. Based on the committee's discretion, the McNair Scholars Program holds the right to disqualify your application for this reason.
32. Paste Personal Statement Here Or Submit Below. If submitting below, please write N/A in this textbox.
33. Upload Personal Statement Here Or Paste Above.

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Two faculty or staff recommendations (faculty preferred) are required for the Traditional McNair Program, and one recommendation is required for the McNair Prep Program. Please feel free to add up to 3 recommenders to ensure a quick recommender response time. If you add 3 recommenders, 1 recommender may be a personal recommendation from an outside university source (job, community service, place of faith, etc.).

For the recommendation requirement, please indicate the required information, but WE will email the form to your recommender(s) along with instructions for completion and return.

Please communicate with your recommenders that they will be receiving an email from us. For UC emails and phone numbers, please see the UC Directory -
https://ucdirectory.uc.edu/.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the required amount of recommendations are turned in by the application due date. Applicants may email mcnair@uc.edu to confirm the receipt of their recommendations.
34. Recommender 1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Department*
Company or Institution
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number *
(999)999-9999
35. Recommender 2
Name

First NameLast Name
Position
Department
Company or Institution
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
(999)999-9999
36. Recommender 3
Name

First NameLast Name
Position
Department
Company or Institution
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
(999)999-9999

37. Please indicate your independent student status below marking all that currently describe you.*

Are 24 years of age by 12/31/2026.Are, or were at any time when you were13 years of age or older an orphan, ward of the court, or in foster care.Are or were immediately prior to turning 18 and emancipated minor or in legal guardianship as determined by a courtAre a veteran of the Armed Forces or is currently serving on active dutyAre married and not separatedHave legal dependents other than a spouseAre a unaccompanied homeless youth, at risk of homelessness and self-supporting regardless of age, or are a student whom a financial aid administrator makes a documented determination of independence by reason of other unusual circumstances (including parental incarceration, etc.)None of the above. Therefore, for the FAFSA, I am a dependent student.
As a federally funded program, the McNair Scholars Program has specific eligibility requirements. In order to determine eligibility, we need verification of income.
Please submit either Document A or Document B below depending on your personal criteria.
Document A If you meet any one of these criteria below, please submit a copy of your most recent tax return signed OR signed statement (Use this link to download - https://bit.ly/mcnairincome26) . Signatures should be made with a pen and documents scanned.

Document A Criteria (Independent Student as defined by FAFSA)
" are 24 years of age or older by December 31st of this current year.
" are an orphan, in foster care, or a ward of the court, or was an orphan, in foster care, or a ward of the court at any time when you were 13 years of age or older
" are /or have been an emancipated minor, or in legal guardianship immediately prior to turning 18
" are a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces
" are a graduate or professional student (ineligible for McNair)
" are married
" have legal dependents other than a spouse
" are verified to be an unaccompanied youth who is homeless OR at risk of
homelessness and self-supporting

Document B If you do NOT meet any one of the criteria above, please submit a copy of your parents' most recent tax return signed OR signed statement (Use this link to download - https://bit.ly/mcnairincome26) . Signatures should be made with a pen and documents scanned.

For questions or issues regarding this section, please reach out to mcnair@uc.edu prior to submitting your application. For tax returns, we only require the first page showing the names and taxable income, and the last page showing a signature (digital or physical). Please blackout or redact any sensitive information outside of names and the taxable income.
38. Please attach the correct document based on the information above.*

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Verification and Authorization to Educational Institution.

Verification and Authorization to Educational Institution Please read and indicate your acceptance.

My acknowledgement below indicates that, to the best of my knowledge, the
information given on this application is true, complete, and accurate. In accordance
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I hereby authorize the
University of Cincinnati to release to the Director and Assistant Director of the Ronald
E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program any and all information (academic,
financial, addresses, references, etc.) that may be pertinent to consideration of my
application to the McNair Program.

My acknowledgement below also authorizes UC McNair Program Administrators/Staff
to access, monitor, and database academic information from the institution in which I
was, or am currently, enrolled (e.g., graduate school, alma mater, etc.) to determine
academic and/or income eligibility for the program and to monitor enrollment status and progress to completion in undergraduate and graduate education
46. I have read and do acknowledge the above Verification and Authorization.*

Yes
46. I have read and do acknowledge the above Verification and Authorization.
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39. I have read and do acknowledge the above Verification and Authorization.*

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Prior to submitting this application, please ensure that you have completed the
following on the checklist below.

Your application will not be reviewed until income verification documents (section 8) AND
recommendations (section 7) are received.

Once you submit this application, you should receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam/ junk folder if not received within 10 minutes from submission.

If you have any questions, please email mcnair@uc.edu.
40. McNair Scholars Application Checklist*

I have completed this online application accurately and to the best of my knowledge.I have either attached or copy/pasted my personal statement in Section 6.I have communicated with the recommenders(s) that I listed in Section 7.I have attached the correct document for Section 8.

An applicant may optionally choose to submit 1 supplemental material such as a resume or link to a portfolio. However, not submitting a supplemental material will not negatively impact your application.

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41. Have you ever been enrolled in a graduate program including doctoral programs?*

YesNo
42. Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?*

YesNo
43. I am currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati.*

YesNo
44. I will be enrolled full-time at the University of Cincinnati during the 2026-2027 academic year. Enrollment will be verified Fall 2026.*

YesNo

Please read and initial next to each statement

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Understand that if my GPA falls below a 3.0, I will be placed on probation within McNair which may require mandatory services.
Give permission to the McNair Scholars Program to divulge to any qualified person information deemed necessary to serve my academic and personal needs as staff are mandated reporters. Also, in case of a federal or state audit, I understand that my information may be shared.
Give permission to McNair Scholars Program staff to contact me by phone, text message, mail, e-mail, or social media concerning issues involving services I am receiving.
Give permission for McNair Scholars Program to use photographs of me for marketing and other program-related publications.

Affidavit of Truth Statement and Release of Information
My signature bears witness that the information provided on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that (1) omissions or misrepresentations on my part will automatically invalidate consideration by, acceptance to, or continuation in the McNair Scholars Program and (2) Completion of this form does not guarantee that I will be selected as a McNair Scholar.
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McNair Scholars Application