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McNair Scholars Program

The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first generation and other underrepresented students in acquiring the knowledge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program following graduation from Baylor. The program prepares Undergraduate students for the rigors of Ph.D. studies through immersion in research and a variety of scholarly activities.

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Baylor Students, Alumni Break Record for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants

16 students and recent alumni will study, conduct research and teach English abroad as part of the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program

Staff Note: Of 16, 3 McNair Scholars and Alumni were offered the Fulbright Award.

Baylor’s McNair Scholars Garner Prestigious Grad School Placements, National Recognition

The McNair Scholars Program prepares low-income, first-generation and other underrepresented students to successfully navigate the path to a Ph.D.

Baylor Students Win Boren Scholarship, NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, GEM Fellowship

Students continue record-setting year earning top fellowships and awards

Staff note: McNair Scholars win GEM Fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards

Baylor Welcomes Undergraduate McNair Scholars From Across the Nation for McNair Research Conference

Annual conference provides McNair Scholars with opportunities to share research, network with peers and connect with graduate schools on their path to a Ph.D.