Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

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Program at a Glance
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Source: Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
What's New
The deadline for submitting the 2007-08 McNair APR has been extended to January 30, 2009. A text version of the revised APR form and instructions is now available. The online APR data collection Web site will be available on December 1, 2008.

Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs

CFDA Number: 84.217A
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: McNair, TRIO (McNair is one of eight TRIO programs.)


Program Description

This 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. Institutions work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. Institutions encourage participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through to the successful completion of advanced degrees. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.


Types of Projects

Projects provide: academic counseling, financial aid assistance, mentoring, research opportunities, seminars, summer internships, and tutoring. Guidance for students seeking admission and financial aid for graduate programs also is supported.


 
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