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About McNair Scholars at Sacramento State
Each year, 13 McNair scholars participate in both academic year and summer activities. Students attend a series of workshops designed to enhance the research experience; attend a three-unit research and methodology techniques course; meet with the McNair Coordinator to assess personal needs and monitor academic progress; and meet with faculty mentors to prepare for the Summer research project.
The summer component includes supervised research activities with a faculty mentor and travel to research conferences to present their findings. McNair scholars will receive a $2,800 stipend for their participation in the summer research project.
How the Program Works
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement is a federal program that prepares first generation and income-eligible juniors and seniors for graduate education through workshops, seminars, lectures and research. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program is an equal opportunity and educational excellence program and is one of the components of the Council for Opportunity in Education’s federal TRIO programs. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, who are interested in participating in the McNair Scholars Program are welcome to apply.
This program has been partially funded by a US Department of Education Grant and in-kind contribution from California State University, Sacramento.