McNair Scholars Program
WHAT IS IT?
McNair Scholars Program prepares first-generation and multicultural students for doctoral study and eventual
careers as college professors. The program matches each student with a faculty mentor in their major;
provides resources for undergraduate research projects; enhances students’ quantitative, computer, test
taking, research methods, and critical thinking skills; provides students with opportunities to present research
findings at regional and national conferences; provides stipends for on-campus and external summer research
internships. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
WHO QUALIFIES?
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
1. Low income and First generation
2.
Groups underrepresented in graduate education (African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans)
3. Minimum 2.75 cumulative G.P.A.
4. Earned 60 units by the end of term accepted into the program
5. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
MCNAIR APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Turn in the following documents to 219 McCutchan Hall or electronically to mcnairasst@uww.edu
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Completed McNair Application Form
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Resume
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Personal statement outlining desire for graduate education
2. Meet with a McNair staff to review application materials, undergraduate research plan, and graduate
school plans. Appointment will be made upon receipt of application materials.
3. Conduct formal interview with the McNair Faculty Advisory Committee.
4. Final decisions will be communicated via email no later than March 18th, 2015.
5. Sign the McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program Agreement form
MCNAIR STAFF
Whitney Supianoski, Director
Christopher Maniece, Graduate Assistant
220 McCutchan Hall
CONTACT
Phone: 262-472-2804
Fax: 262-472-2794
E-mail: McNairAsst@uww.edu
Website: www.uww.edu/acadsupport/mcnair
Program Components (Requires Two Years)
ACADEMIC YEAR
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Individual research with faculty mentor(s)
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Prepare for graduate schools application
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McNair meets once every two to three weeks throughout the semesters for other updates
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Graduate school visits
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Mentorship/teaching practicum lecture
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Conferences/presentations:
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National McNair Research Conference and Graduate School Visit
UWW Fall and Spring Undergraduate Research Day
AMSLC
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
UW-System Symposium
SUMMER RESEARCH: SEMINAR (FIRST SUMMER)
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Research seminar
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Develop research proposal
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Receive writing instructions/assessment
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Exposure to technology
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Exposure to Research (Ph.D. standards)
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Graduate school visits (UW-Madison, Roosevelt University, Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee,
Edgewood College, Cardinal Stitch, & University of Illinois-Chicago)
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Research poster presentations (One on the UWW’s campus, and another at Beloit College or UWMilwaukee)
SUMMER RESEARCH: INTERNSHIP (SECOND SUMMER)
1. For Phase 2 of the summer component, McNair scholars are required to apply to out of state summer
research internship programs or research sites.
2. Students can apply through Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), a direct placement, or
through any other available program.
3. Instructions on how to apply to these programs will be provided by program staff.
Student Application - McNair Scholars Program
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2016
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Name_________________________________________________________________Social Security #________________________
Last
First
Middle
Home Address__________________________________________________________UWW ID #____________________________
Street
City
State
Home Telephone_______________________________
Zip
Cellular Phone____________________________
Sex M
F
School Address__________________________________________________________School Telephone______________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Major:__________________________________
Date of Birth________________
E-Mail Address:_____________________
Place of Birth____________________________
US Citizen
Permanent Resident
Y
N
Y
N
Father's Name__________________________________________
Occupation______________________________________
Mother's Name_________________________________________
Occupation______________________________________
Guardian's Name________________________________________
Occupation______________________________________
What is the highest grade level achieved by mother, father, and/or guardian?
Mother__________________________
Father_________________________
Guardian_________________________
PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (List relatives or neighbors who we can contact in an emergency.)
Name_________________________________________________________ Telephone No._________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
List persons in your family who have attended college:
# Years
Name
Relationship
Attended
Name of College
Zip
Degree
Obtained
Year
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate your ethnic background
_____ African-American (Black)
_____ Caucasian (White)
_____ Native American (American Indian)
_____ Asian American
_____ Southeast Asian
_____ Other (please specify)
_____ Latino (i.e. Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Hispanic)
What are your educational goals?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list the area of research you interested in:
RELEASE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
I hereby give permission to the McNair Program to release academic information to: departments; honor and awards programs;
financial aid and scholarship agencies; other campus units; employers; graduate schools; groups and individuals who support
students served by the McNair Program.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Student's Signature
Date
FAMILY INCOME STATEMENT
(This form is only to be filled out by student and/or
parent or legal guardian)
MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
220 McCutchan Hall
Whitewater, WI 53190
262-472-2804
Give monthly amounts for each source of nontaxable income being received by your family (including applicant) from any of the
following.
BREAKDOWN OF NONTAXABLE INCOME
Social Security
$_____________________________
Unemployment Benefits $___________________________
Welfare (AFDC & GA)
$_____________________________
Alimony/Child support
Veteran's benefit
$_____________________________
Other nontaxable income $___________________________
Total NONTAXABLE income received
$___________________________
$________________________________
BREAKDOWN OF TAXABLE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
Year 20______
Father, stepfather, or male guardian
$_____________________________________
Mother, stepmother, or female guardian
$_____________________________________
Student
$_____________________________________
Total TAXABLE income received
$_____________________________________
Please list below, the dependent children and other individuals whom the family supports.
Name
Age
Relationship
ATTACH SEPARATE SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL NAMES
I declare, to the best of my knowledge, that the information on this financial statement is true, correct, accurate, and complete. I
agree to provide, if requested, any documentation, including a copy of my federal income tax return, necessary to verify information
reported on this statement.
___________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian
___________________________________________________
Date
__________________________________________________
Signature of Student
__________________________________________________
Date
PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME & PERSONAL STATEMENT. EMAIL DOCUMENTS TO MCNAIRASST@UWW.EDU.