McNair Online Application

McNair2025 Symposium

The application for the PSU McNair Scholars Program is NOW OPEN

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 23rd

If you have any questions, please email to remcnair@pdx.edu

We are seeking motivated and talented Juniors and Seniors who are planning to pursue a PhD. If you are first-generation and low-income, the McNair Program can provide invaluable support.

The McNair Scholars Program offers:

  • Faculty-mentored research development.
  • Intensive support for creating competitive graduate school applications.
  • Preparation for success in doctoral studies.

Join us for our upcoming informational sessions to learn more about our program, get answers to your questions about eligibility and application materials. We will be providing Zoom and tabling event sessions to accommodate different schedules. 

Information Sessions 

🗓 Tabling Info Session 

📅 Wednesday, October 7 |  ⏰10:00am – 12:00pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Thursday, October 8 | ⏰1:00 – 2:30pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Thursday, October 15 | ⏰12:00 – 1:00pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Thursday, October 22 | ⏰12:00 – 2:00pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Thursday, October 29 | ⏰12:00 – 2:00pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Monday, November 2 | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:00pm  |  📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Monday, November 9 | ⏰ 2:00 – 3:00pm  | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

📅 Wednesday, November 18 | ⏰  9:30 – 11:00am   | 📍SMSU Broadway Lobby Area

🗓 Virtual Drop-In Info Sessions — Feel free to drop in anytime during the window below  

Zoom Link will be sent to those that RSVP: https://forms.gle/zcVYL7oNsydkA34p8 

Virtual Session 1: 📅 Friday, October 9 | ⏰4:00 – 5:00pm 

Virtual Session 2: 📅 Friday, October 16 | ⏰4:00 – 5:00pm 

Virtual Session 3: 📅 Friday, October 23 | ⏰4:00 – 5:00pm 

Virtual Session 4: 📅 Thursday, November 5 | ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00pm 

Virtual Session 5: 📅 Thursday, November 12 | ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00pm  

Virtual Session 6: 📅 Thursday, November 19 | ⏰12:00 – 1:00pm 

Virtual Session 7: 📅 Friday, November 20 I ⏰ 4:00 – 5:00pm