Applicants | McNair Scholars Program

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

UD ID #: *

Permanent Address: Street Address *

Permanent Address: City *

Perm. Address: State *

Perm. Address: ZIP *

Home/Cell Phone: *

UD Email Address *

Permanent Email Address *

Gender * Gender

Date of Birth: *

Graduation Year: *

Are you Latino? *

Yes

No

Are you a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident? *

Yes

No

Academic Information

Non-UD or Previous Schools: In chronological order, list any colleges or universities, other than UD, you have previously attended.

Institution:

Major:

Degree Earned (if applicable):

Are you in the Associate in Arts Program? *

Yes

No

Year at UD: *

Major at UD: *

Are you currently a member of any TRIO Program? *

Yes

No

If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please specify what TRIO Program(s) you participated in:

Which of the following best describes your commitment to attend graduate school? *

I am thinking about attending graduate school.

I have a firm commitment to attending graduate school upon graduation.

I will go to graduate school after working 1-3 years.

I have a firm commitment to getting a Master's Degree, but not sure about a PhD.

I will pursue a PhD.

I will pursue a professional degree, i.e. law, medical, business, PT, etc.

Department and degree you plan to pursue in graduate school:

Have you considered becoming a University or College Faculty Member?: *

Yes

No

Have you identified a possible Faculty Mentor? *

Yes

No

Proposed Faculty Mentor Name:

Proposed Faculty Mentor Department:

Proposed Faculty Mentor Email:

Family Information

Parent 1 Name: *

Parent 1: Highest Level of Education: *

Parent 2 Name:

Parent 2: Highest Level of Education:

Financial Information

Please note that if you are claiming low-income status, you will be required to submit your tax information as well as your parents.

Are you willing to live on campus during the summer? *

Yes

No

If "No", please explain:

Are you willing to commit to summer research without working an additional summer job? *

Yes

No

If "No", please explain:

Are you a Pell grant recipient? *

Yes

No

Personal Statement

Please attach your 500 word minimum, TYPED personal statement. In your statement, please be sure to include the following: 1) How your background (first generation, immigrant/child of immigrants, low-income, underrepresented, etc.) shaped your journey to your current major/area of interest and graduate school plans moving forward. 2) Any previous research experience, study abroad, internships, etc. you may have. 3) What research topics or areas of research would you like to pursue over the summer. 4) How can the McNair Scholars Program help you achieve your current and future plans.

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Maximum upload size: 52.43MB

Resume

Please attach your resume to your completed application form. You can include honors and awards, extra-curricular activities, conferences presented, publications (if any), work experience, language, hobbies, etc.

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Maximum upload size: 52.43MB

Transcript

Please attach a copy of your academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). If you have transferred to UD from another institution, please also attach that transcript.

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Maximum upload size: 52.43MB

Recommendations

Please provide us with the names of two recommenders (one faculty, second faculty/advisor/supervisor) who can assess your aptitude for research and motivation to attend graduate school.

Recommender 1 Name: *

Title: *

Department: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

Recommender 2 Name: *

Title: *

Department: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

Please have your two references send a one page letter of recommendation online (on our website under recommendations tab) at: https://mcnair.udel.edu/application-instructions/. Each letter of recommendation may include an assessment of the student’s ability to: Think analytically, Conduct research, Be responsible and mindful, Communicate (verbal/written), Take initiative and work independently, Succeed at the graduate level, Manage multiple academic extracurricular commitments, Contribute to a collaborative learning community like the McNair Scholars Program.

Application Checklist

Your application cannot be evaluated unless all information has been completed and submitted. We must receive all information by the deadline specified below. Please check all items below prior to submission:

Completed and signed application

Two letters of recommendation

Personal Statement

Resume

A copy of your academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)

If you are claiming low-income status, a copy of your most recent personal (independent status) or family (dependent status) federal tax return (1040). If you do not have a copy of your most recent income tax return, you may call 1-800-TAX-1040 to request an income tax summary.

Application Deadline

We would like to have received all applications by Monday, April 3rd, 2023. Please keep in mind that this is the extended deadline, meaning each application will be reviewed upon being received until all open spots are filled. Therefore, we would like students to know it is in their best interest to try and submit the application as early as possible.

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Personal Information

Academic Information

Family Information

Financial Information

Personal Statement

Resume

Transcript

Recommendations

Application Checklist

Application Deadline