Program Benefits

• Be eligible to receive a $2,800 stipend for the summer research project.
• Establish a relationship with a faculty mentor for ongoing academic advising and assistance developing an academic plan.
• Establish a relationship with a research mentor for guidance through the research project and an introduction to your academic discipline.
• Receive support services including: academic seminars, individual surveys and assessments, tutoring services as needed, GRE preparation.
• Opportunities to visit graduate school programs.**
• Opportunities to attend local, regional, and national conferences to present research.**
• Receive financial education and counseling including: individual financial counseling services, a money management seminar, and a seminar on graduate and doctoral program funding alternatives.
• Receive personal support services including: individualized technology/computer/library assistance, career counseling, academic career planning, and a peer support system.
• Receive assistance applying to graduate schools.
• Receive assistance applying for financial aid.
• Application fee waivers from participating graduate schools.
• Be eligible for GRE test fee waivers.
• Free summer tuition at Westminster College.
• Eligible Westminster McNair Scholars may also receive financial aid packages totalling 100% of tuition.***

** Travel funds are contingent upon program participation and are granted at the discretion of the director.

*** Funds are distributed at the discretion of the Financial Aid office. The McNair Program has no control of these funds.