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Dear Applicant,

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University is one of 187 programs at colleges and universities across the country and part of a group of federal programs known collectively as TRIO. The McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare talented, highly motivated juniors and seniors at Oklahoma State University from low-income, first-generation and underrepresented groups for Ph.D. study through involvement in research and other scholar activities.

At OSU, program participants MUST meet the following requirements before becoming a McNair Scholar:

Be a first-generation college student (where neither parent completed a bachelor's degree) and have low family income level, as established by the U.S. Department of Education; OR

Be a member of one of the following underrepresented groups in graduate education (African-American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).

All participants must also meet the additional requirements below:

Be an OSU undergraduate student who will have obtained at least 60 credit hours by the fall semester immediately following acceptance into the program.
U.S. citizen or permanent residency status.
Entering the final two years of a bachelor's degree program in the fall immediately following acceptance into the program.
Expecting to immediately enter an academic/research graduate program upon graduation.
The McNair Scholars Program is not open to students pursuing professional degrees such as medical, veterinary, or law degrees.
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA OR demonstrate significant academic progress towards a competitive GPA.

Thank you for your interest in the McNair Scholars Program! Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. You cannot save and restart this application.

Before you begin, ensure you read through the entire application. Take time to make notes and gather the required documents listed, and then return to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please call our office by email at mcnairscholars@okstate.edu or by phone (405) 744-3943.

Applicant Information:

Last Name *

First Name *

Middle Name *

School ID *

Email Address *

Gender *

Current Address *

Current Address Line 2

Local Address: City *

Local Address: State *

Local Address: Zip *

Permanent Address: Address *

Permanent Address: Address 2

Permanent Address: City *

Permanent Address: State *

Permanent Address: Zip *

Cell Phone *

Preferred Contact Method *

Marital Status *

Date of Birth *

Place of Birth *

Citizenship (check one) *

Permanent Resident Number (If Applicable)

Do you identify ethnically as Hispanic/Latino? *

How do you identify racially?

American Indian/Alaskan Native *

Asian *

Black or African American *

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *

White (non-hispanic) *

Financial Information

On your FAFSA, are you an independent student? *

If Yes, provide your Taxable Income below.

If Not, provide your Parents' Taxable Income below.

Your Taxable Income (approximate) on your most recent tax return (if you are independent). Enter N/A, if not an independent student). Taxable income can be found on Line 6 of 1040EZ/ Line 27 of 1040A/ Line 43 of 1040. ***Application cannot be processed without taxable income; it may be zero.*** *

How many dependents did you claim? *

Your Parents' Taxable Income (approximate) on most recent Tax Return (if you are dependent). Enter N/A, if not a dependent. Taxable income can be found on Line 6 of 1040EZ/ Line 27 of 1040A/ Line 43 of 1040. ***Application cannot be processed without taxable income; it may be zero.*** *

How many dependents did your parents claim? *

How many people are in your household? *

Most Recent IRS Form: 1040EZ,1040A ,or 1040 *

How many hours do you work per week on average? (If not presently employed, select "zero") *

Are you eligible for financial aid at OSU? *

Do you qualify for and/or receive the Pell Grant? *

Family Information

Father's/Guardian's First Name *

Father's/Guardian's Last Name *

Highest level of education earned by your father *

Mother's/Guardian's First Name *

Mother's/Guardian's Last Name *

Highest level of education earned by your mother *

Please provide the name and permanent address of one person who will know how to contact you in the future:

Name of relative or permanent contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Home Phone *

Academic Information

Are you currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University? *

Major 1 *

Major 2

Minor 1

Minor 2

Are you in a STEM Major? *

College *

Department *

Degree Sought *

Intended Graduation Term *

Total Credits Completed *

Total Credits attempted semester applied *

Current class standing *

GPA *

GPA Scale *

Institution Entry Date *

Attended Community College/2-Year Institution *

If yes, from which institution? (If no, enter N/A) *

Name of your academic advisor

First Name *

Last Name *

Academic Advisor Email *

How did you learn about the McNair Scholar Program? (Check all that apply)

Classroom visit

Faculty

Fellow Student

McNair Scholar

McNair Staff

TRIO Staff

Campus Referral

Have you previously participated in or are currently in any of the following programs? (Check all that apply.)

Participation in other programs? American Indians into Psychology (AIIP)

Education Opportunity Center (EOC)

Participation in other programs? Freshman Research Scholar

Inclusion Leadership Program (ILP)

LSAMP or OK-LSAMP

Participation in other programs? McKnight Scholars Leadership Program

Participation in other programs? NiBlack Research Program

Retention Initiativs for Student Excellence (RISE)

Student Disability Services

Student Support Services (SSS)

Talent Search (TS)

Upward Bound (UB)

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)

Participation in other programs? Wentz Undergraduate Research Program

Needs Self-Assessment

Please check all of the services on the list provided below that you feel you may need assistance with in your pursuit of a doctorate degree:

Graduate School Preparation

GRE Preparation

Writing Personal Statement

Connecting with Graduate School/Faculty

Strategies for Success in Graduate School

Selecting Graduate Program with "best fit"

Graduate School Admission Process

Fellowships/Funding for Graduate School

Summer Research Opportunities

Research Skills

Technical Writing Skills

Library Research Topic

Selecting a Research Topic

Defining your Research Questions

Writing an Annotated Bibilography

Writing a Literature Review

Presenting your research

Thriving in College

Tutoring

Financial Aid Advising/Funding

Critical Thinking Skills

Career Awareness/Exploration

Networking/Professionalism

Interpersonal/Communication

Stress Management

Time Management and Goal-Setting

Building Relationships with Faculty

Selecting a Faculty Mentor

Educational Interest

Which fields of graduate study interest you? *

Please select the one statement that best describes your interest in graduate education: *

If you have prior research experience in a university setting, briefly describe your project, accomplishments, and name the professor(s) with whom you worked with (Enter N/A, if not applicable): *

Have you given any thought to graduate program(s) you might attend? If so, please list them here. If not, mark N/A. *

Please indicate a potential Faculty mentor you are interested in working with. Include the Faculty member's: name, email, department. *The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program cannot guarantee that students will work with the faculty mentor listed. We will use the information in assisting in finding a suitable mentor.*

Potential Faculty Mentor Name *

Academic Department *

Potential Faculty Mentor Email *

Statement of Purpose

Please explain why you believe you need to become a McNair Scholar to successfully transition into graduate school. We are particularly interested in your family background, your educational experiences to date, your passion for your field of study, and your career objectives. We advise you carefully draft this statement. Writing a strong, clear, concise statement of purpose demands thoughtful planning and much revision.

Your overall submission should be no more than one page, single-space, typed (12pt. font), Times New Romans.

Save file using the following naming convention:

Last Name_First Name_McNair Personal Statement_Date

Upload Statement of Purpose *

References

List the names and email addresses of two individuals who have agreed to submit a recommendation form on your behalf.

To be considered complete, your application MUST have two completed recommendation forms.

At least one recommendation MUST come from a faculty member at a college or university.

***An email will be sent to the recommender requesting that they complete the electronic recommendation form.

Reference One First Name *

Reference One Last Name *

Reference One Email *

Reference Two First Name *

Reference Two Last Name *

Reference Two Email *

I hereby WAIVE ANY RIGHT to EXAMINE A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION submitted on my behalf. I realize that the Oklahoma State University McNair Scholars Program will utilize this recommendation only in conjunction with consideration of my admission to the McNair Scholars Program. I realize my right of access to this recommendation is not a condition of my admission.

Please select your choice *

Signature of applicant *

Please select a signature verification type.

Save file using the following naming convention:

Last Name_First Name_McNair Document Name_Date

Upload Release of Records Form *

Upload Program Participation Form *

Upload Resume/CV *

Upload Transcript *

By submitting this application:

I authorize Oklahoma State University TRIO Collegiate Programs (Student Support Services or Ronald E. McNair Scholars Programs) to gather information concerning my academic progress (mid-semester progress reports, standardized test scores, grade point average, earned credits, and transcripts) and financial aid information prior to my participation and throughout my involvement in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. I understand that this information is used to assist in the determination of my eligibility for the TRIO Collegiate Programs, and it will be held strictly confidential. I am aware that my ability, participation, and financial aid status will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education per the grant funding regulations.

I certify that the information provided on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to provide documentation upon request to verify the information reported. I am aware that the personal information that is provided to the TRIO Collegiate Programs will be protected under the Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974. No one will have access to the information unless they work with or for the Oklahoma State TRIO Programs, or they are specifically authorized by the Assistant Vice President, Director of TRIO and Sponsored Research Programs to see the information. I understand Oklahoma State University Ronald E. McNair Staff and Advisory Board Members will have access to and will protect the confidentiality of my materials related to this application and my participation in the program.

Upon formal acceptance into the program, I grant permission for program representatives to have access to my official academic and financial records to assist in determining services provided. Additionally, in the course of my involvement in the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, TRIO staff may consult with various Oklahoma State University offices and programs to secure and share the necessary information pertinent to my participation in the program and overall collegiate success.

Finally, I give my permission to use photographs, quotes, and statements and print my first and last name in any publications for the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.

Applicant Signature *

Please select a signature verification type.