About the McNair Fellowship
The purpose of the Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship is to provide one-time financial and academic support to first-year graduate students pursuing their Ph.D. or master's degree. McNair alumni also have the opportunity to join the McNair Scholars Graduate Network.
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Application Instructions for FY 2024-2025
Two fellowships will be awarded which may qualify the student for a 100% tuition benefit. This award does not carry a service expectation and allows the McNair Graduate Fellow to transition into their graduate program, focus on their academic success, and build a support system at the University of Utah. McNair Graduate Fellows will have the opportunity to be paired with an advanced graduate student mentor (McNair alumni) to ensure a smooth transition to graduate school at the University of Utah.
Application Deadline: This fellowship is currently not available
Award Notifications:
Eligibility & Expectations
- Successful completion of a McNair Scholars Program.
- Must be an incoming graduate student who will be enrolled full-time in an eligible graduate program (professional graduate programs are not eligible).
- Must be pursuing your first master's or doctorate degree.
- Cannot hold a departmental teaching/research assistantship or similar fellowship award in conjunction with Ronald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship.
- Active participation in the McNair Scholars Graduate Network.
- Ability to attend two 90-minute meetings each semester with representatives of the Graduate School Diversity Office either virtually or in person.
- Submit a one-page annual progress report at the end of the Spring semester.
Application Checklist
- Application form. Application will be available on or after: Curently unavailable
- Official transcripts (Registrar sealed envelope or the Registrar can email the transcripts to diversity@gradschool.utah.edu).
- Curriculum vitae
- Essay (one-page max, single-spaced): Discuss your background and your educational/career goals. How will your research contribute to your educational and/or career aspirations?
- Letters of recommendation:
- Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty – one must be from your McNair faculty mentor. The recommendation should discuss the student’s research competencies, academic promise, and commitment to pursuing a Ph.D.
- Graduate program acceptance letter (if received)
- McNair Scholar Verification Form: Submit a form verifying your completion of an undergraduate McNair Scholars Program.
- Application materials should be submitted via email to: diversity@gradschool.utah.edu.
Transcripts can be mailed to:
University of Utah
Graduate School Diversity Office
200 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 293
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112