McNair Scholars Application Checklist
Items listed on this checklist MUST be submitted with your completed McNair
Scholar application.
Xavier's Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) prepares undergraduate college students who are first generation and low income or minority students for
doctoral studies.
I HAVE TO:
PROVIDE A COMPLETED APPLICATION CHECKLIST
PROVIDE A COMPLETED APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET
I understand that my application will only be accepted upon my submission of a completed
application, excluding the letter of recommendation by a faculty member.
PROVIDE A RESUME OR CV
The application must include a curriculum vitae or resume which details your research and work
experiences.
PROVIDE PERMISSION TO ACCESS TRANSCRIPTS
I give permission for the Office of Graduate Placement to have access my transcript for candidacy
selection purposes.
COMPLETE A MOCK INTERVIEW
If selected, I understand that I must complete a mock interview with the Office of Career Services prior
to my official McNair interview for consideration as a McNair Scholar.
PROVIDE A LISTING OF ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
You must provide a listing of programs that you are a current member of or have recently applied to,
including, but not limited to: MARC, HBCU-UP, BUILD and/or RISE, and any funding received from
each organization.
PROVIDE PROOF OF INCOME INFORMATION
If you are applying under the 1st generation and low income objective, you will need to provide a copy
of the most current year’s tax return and proof of income.
PROVIDE A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
You must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member from Xavier University. If the
letter of recommendation is not submitted with the application, please provide the name of the
recommender.
Recommender: ________________________________________