Apply to the Program

The UNL McNair Scholars Program is a select, competitive honors program seeking top scholars who demonstrate sound academic performance, strong potential for graduate school achievement, and a desire to pursue a career in which a doctorate is required.

How to Apply

First answer these questions to determine your eligibility. If you can answer yes to all of them, there is a place for you in UNL's McNair Program.

Yes	No	Are you...
		a citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States?
		currently enrolled, or planning to enroll for the fall semester, in an undergraduate degree program at UNL?
		(a) a first-generation university student who also has a demonstrated need/income level established by the U.S. Department of Education or (b) a member of a group underrepresented in graduate education?
		a sophomore or junior who has completed 52 hours of undergraduate work?
		able to verify excellent undergraduate academic achievement (a minimum GPA of 3.0)?
		committed to a career path in which a doctorate is required?
		willing to participate in all McNair sponsored events?
		scholastically competitive and ambitious?
		This button is enabled when answers above indicate eligibility.

Are you uncertain whether you qualify for the McNair Program? See the Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the program or the application process, call 402-472-5062 or email cboehler2@unl.edu for more information.

We'll provide an overview of the McNair Scholars Program at UNL, visit with you about your long-term academic and professional career interests, and explain the application process in detail. The McNair Scholars Program at UNL serves sophomore, junior, and senior students.