McNair Scholars
Applying to the Winthrop McNair Scholars Program
The call for 2019-20 applications is now open. All student 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 Friday October 18, 2019. Reference forms are due in the program
office or via email (McNair@Winthrop.edu) by 5 pm October 25, 2019.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Complete applications submitted after
the deadline may be considered, but are not guarranteed consideration. 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
Here are our first two drop in information sessions at Winthrop University
- Tuesday 9/17 @ 11 am in 207 Kinard Hall
- Wednesday 10/2 @ 5 pm in 202 Owens Hall
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. You
can also learn about the program by checking out our program flyer.
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 pursuing post-baccalaureate studies.
- 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 racial or ethnic group underrepresented in graduate education.
- I am available to participate in the McNair Summer Research Internship all day every
weekday. The anticipated dates for the 2020 McNair Summer Research Experience are:
May 13-July 10.
- 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
Links to the three components of the 2019-20 application materials are below.
- 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.
