The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is designed to prepare students who are primarily from low-income, first generation college students, and traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue doctoral studies.
The program is open to undergraduate (bachelor's level) students. A student who wishes to pursue doctoral study, enhance their research and writing skills, and participate in a faculty-led research project should apply! The program offers services including but not limited to
- Overall assistance with preparing for graduate school
- Faculty-led, paid summer research internship
- Assistance with graduate school applications and identifying opportunities for graduate school funding
- Access to peer mentors currently enrolled in graduate programs
- Tutoring services
- Workshops exclusively for McNair Scholars on topics such as Resume Writing, Interviewing, Fellowship Research Strategies, How to Build a LinkedIn Profile, Grant Writing, and Defeating Imposter Syndrome!
- Opportunities to present at conferences including assistance with paying for conference registration fees, transportation, and lodging for scholars.
The McNair Scholars Program at TCSPP is one of approximately 200 such programs nationwide. McNair serves the very important function of preparing over 5,000 McNair Scholars for graduate study.
Contact Us!
[email protected] | 202-706-5036
ELIGIBILITY
Rising juniors and seniors enrolled in a TCSPP undergraduate (bachelor's degree) program who are U.S. Citizens
Credit count can include transfer credits from other institutions
Students classified as sophomores or first year are eligible to apply and will participate in the summer research project in the summer of their junior or senior year.
2.85 minimum Cumulative GPA
Two-thirds of all scholars must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the US Department of Education) and be First-Generation College students.
One-third of all scholars may be from groups that are underrepresented in graduate education.
Students interested in attending graduate school and pursuing doctoral studies.
Scholars must demonstrate strong academic progress and promise.
Applications Are now open HERE
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
- Completed Online Application
- Unofficial Transcript
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Essay of Intent:
- Requirements:
- Detail why you applied to and chose to attend TCSPP
- Explain your understanding of the McNair Scholars Program and how the program is a good fit for your needs and goals
- 250 to 300 words maximum, double spaced
Priority Deadline for Consideration: January 31, 2023
McNair Information Sessions:
We hosted McNair Scholars Information Sessions via Zoom every Wednesday. Sessions are no longer being held.
Missed a session? View it in its entirety, here.
