McNair Scholars
Applying to the Winthrop McNair Scholars Program
The call for 2019-20 applications will be announced after September 1st. The program
typically accepts applications between Labor Day and Winthrop's Fall Break (mid October).
All materials must be received in the McNair program office (104 Dinkins Hall, Winthrop
University, Rock Hill, SC 29733) or emailed to McNair@Winthrop.edu no later than 5:00 pm on the respective due date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete applications submitted after
the deadline may be considered, but only if there are insufficient applications submitted
before the deadline. Information about the program and benefits is included below
the application instructions on this page. If you would like to learn more about the
program or your eligibility after you have reviewed this website, please contact the
program at 803/323-2125 or visit the program office (104 Dinkins Hall).
Information Sessions
Program staff are working to recruit eligible students at Winthrop and other SC 4-year
institutions. Please contact mcnairga@winthrop.edu if you are interested in arranging or attending a Winthrop McNair info session. Below
are examples of fall 2018 events where staff and Scholars are sharing information
about McNair.
- 10/4 11 am - 211 Kinard Hall @ Winthrop- Open to all
- 9/20 2:30 pm ACAD 300
- 9/17 5 pm to be rescheduled (Winthrop classes cancelled due to Hurricane Florence)
- 9/13 11 am TRiO SSS Student Leadership
- 9/12 2:30 pm Eagle STEM
Are you eligible to be a Winthrop McNair Scholar?
If you are interested in participating in the Winthrop McNair Scholars Program but
do not know if you are eligible, complete the online survey, or contact program staff to inquire about your eligibility.
Only apply if you can say "yes" to all of the following.
- I am interested in going to graduate school.
- I am a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or meet another citizenship requirement.*
- I am either or both
- a first generation college student and come from a low-income family OR
- from a group underrepresented in higher education.
- I am available to participate in the McNair Summer Research Internship all day every
weekday. The anticipated dates for the 2019 McNair Summer Research Experience are:
May 13-July 12.
- I have a GPA of 3.0 or better and am enrolled at a four-year college or university
in SC.
- I will have completed my sophomore year (at least 54 credit hours) by the end of the
next spring semester.
- I will graduate at least one semester after the next McNair summer research experience.
*Visit the relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at this link to see the federal eligibility criteria.
To apply, complete and submit Parts 1 and 2 of the application. Digital or hard copies
will be accepted
The 2018-19 materials below are for reference only and will be replaced with
2019-20 materials this fall.
- Part 1 - Part 1 will be used to establish your eligibility for the program. You must answer
the questions and submit the online survey. Print and sign the survey and include this with your other application materials.
- Part 2 - Part 2 includes the Applicant Form and Recommendation Forms which are available for
download by clicking on the links below. Follow the directions in the part II Applicant
Form. Submit all application materials to the Program office (104 Dinkins Hall, Winthrop
University)
- Two Recommendations: Well in advance of the deadline, ask two or more references to complete and submit
the recommendation form below.
