The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program seeks talented undergraduate students. The purpose of the McNair Program is to increase graduate degree attainment for students from segments of society that are underrepresented in certain academic disciplines. The program is designed to prepare fifteen participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

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The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement program prepares participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Georgia Southern's McNair Program works closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. Since 1999, the program has encouraged Georgia Southern participants to enroll in graduate programs. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from
underrepresented segments of society.

2010 Cohort

Services

As one of eight Federal TRiO programs, the Ronald E. McNair Program provides:

• Academic Counseling
• Financial Aid Assistance
• Mentoring
• Research Opportunities
• Seminars
• Summer Internships
• Tutoring

Guidance for students seeking admission and financial aid for graduate programs also is supported.