McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications for 2013


Do you dream of continuing your studies after earning a baccalaureate degree?

Perhaps you already know that pursuing a Ph.D. is in your future, you just don’t know how to start to make it happen…

The McNair Scholars Program can make dreams come true and your postbaccalaureate goals a reality by providing outstanding, specific resources and support to assist students towards reaching the goal of a doctorate. 

Major components of the program include:

  • Undergraduate research opportunities
  • Faculty advisement
  • Faculty mentorship


The program has specific eligibility requirements.


The McNair Program is a 100 percent federally funded U.S. Department of Education TRIO program with $220,000 awarded per year with a five-year performance period.

Contact Information

McNair Scholars Program
221 10th Avenue E
Voc Rehab 223
Menomonie, WI 54751

Email: mcnairscholars@uwstout.edu
Phone: 715.232.2694
Fax: 715.232.1749

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McNair Scholars Program

Meet Spring 2012 McNair graduate Susan LoRusso.