Advisory Board

Sarah Henseler, PhD
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Stephanie Martinez, PhD
School of Humanities

Arcelia Hernandez, PhD
School of Human Development and Education

Andrea Holgado, PhD
School of Natural Sciences

Kathleen Wilburn, PhD
School of Management and Business

Jeannetta Williams, PhD
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

STEM Advisors

Lisa M. Goering, PhD
School of Natural Sciences

Jason Callahan, PhD
School of Natural Sciences

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are available to all eligible full-time students at St. Edward’s University.

Eligibility requirements include:

• GPA of 2.7 or better.
• Have completed at least 60 hours of college credit by the end of the spring semester and have at least 1 year remaining before graduation. Students with at least 45 hours of college credit but less than 60 hours may still apply for the program and participate in a number of activities that will prepare them for full participation in the Summer Research Experience once they have earned 60 credit hours.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Low-income and first generation college student

OR

• A member of a group underrepresented in doctoral study (e.g., Hispanic, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or other Native American Pacific Islander).
• All majors are welcome to apply.

For more information, email mcnair [at] stedwards.edu.

Benefits and Opportunities

Throughout the academic year McNair scholars receive:

• Regularly scheduled seminars on topics related to graduate school preparation.
• A mentoring opportunity with a faculty member who will provide guidance, advice, role modeling and an introduction to the academic profession.
• Letters of recommendation.
• GRE test preparation.
• Visits to graduate schools.
• Graduate school application fee waivers by those universities that conduct TRIO programs, as well as others.

Research

McNair scholars may also be eligible for a research internship beginning in the spring and continuing through the summer for eight weeks that includes:

• A stipend of up to $2800 paid during the summer.
• Paid room and board on campus for the eight weeks.
• Three semester hours of tuition-free credit.
• The opportunity to present research at the St. Edward’s University McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and at national McNair Scholars conferences.

Application

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  Paper applications should be submitted in person to the McNair Scholars Office in Moody Hall, Room 126.  You may also submit via email using the link in the application.

If you have any questions, or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

2019-2020 McNair Scholars Program Application

The McNair Scholars Program publishes an annual research journal and newsletter. The journal presents work done during an 8-week summer research internship by our scholars. Our newsletter, The Orbit, highlights accomplishments, interviews with the people who help to make our program successful, and other important information.

About the McNair Scholars Program (Flyer and Brochure)

Newsletter

• The Orbit, Spring 2020
• The Orbit, Spring 2019
• The Orbit, Spring 2018
• The Orbit, Spring 2017
• The Orbit, Spring 2016
• The Orbit, Spring 2015
• The Orbit, Spring 2014
• The Orbit, Spring 2013
• The Orbit, Spring 2012
• The Orbit, Spring 2011
• The Orbit, Winter 2010
• The Orbit, Spring 2010
• The Orbit, Spring 2009
• The Orbit, Spring 2008

Journal

• Volume XI
• Volume X
• Volume IX
• Volume VIII
• Volume VII
• Volume VI
• Volume V
• Volume IV
• Volume III
• Volume II
• Volume I

Summer Research Symposium Programs

• 2019 Summer Symposium Program
• 2018 Summer Symposium Program
• 2017 Summer Symposium Program
• 2016 Summer Symposium Program
• 2015 Summer Symposium Program
• 2014 Summer Symposium Program
• 2013 Summer Symposium Program
• 2012 Summer Symposium Program
• 2011 Summer Symposium Program
• 2010 Summer Symposium Program
• 2009 Summer Symposium Program
• 2008 Summer Symposium Program
• 2007 Summer Symposium Program
• 2006 Summer Symposium Program
• 2005 Summer Symposium Program
• 2004 Summer Symposium Program

If you would like to make a gift to support the McNairs Scholars Program at St. Edward’s University, please donate online. In the Gift Note section of the giving form, you can designate your gift for the McNair Scholars Program.        

If you have questions about making a gift or would like to speak with someone in University Advancement, please call 800-964-7833, 512-464-8826 or send an email to advancement [at] stedwards.edu.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the McNair Scholars Program at St. Edward’s University.

Read about Victoria Rodriguez's ('11) journey from first-generation college student to PhD recipient from Stanford. A McNair Scholar and St. Edward's alumna, Victoria's story is inspirational and moving.

https://www.stedwards.edu/articles/featured-stories/2018/09/challenge-tr...