McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program accepting nominations
The McNair Program has served low-income and first-generation college students since 1995, working to prepare them for the transition into graduate school. In particular, the program targets students who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education, including African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian /Pacific Islander students.
The program offers services and activities that include undergraduate research with a WSU faculty member, GRE test preparation and tutoring to improve student's writing skills. In addition, many graduate schools waive the application fee and offer tuition assistance for McNair Scholars.
Undergraduates applying to the program must meet the following criteria:
- Have completed between 40-90 credit hours and attend WSU on a full-time basis
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework
- Be a first-generation college student with low-income status or be from a group traiditionally underrepresented in graduate education
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States
To nominate a student, call 978-3139 or email lawanda.fields@wichita.edu.