McNair Application for Prospective Scholars

The McNair Scholars Program is a Federal TRiO program designed to prepare students from low-income, first-generation and traditionally underrepresented groups for doctoral studies. McNair Scholars participate in courses, seminars and workshops on topics related to graduate school preparation, complete a paid research experience under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and have the opportunity to present their research at local, regional or national conferences. Please familiarize yourself with the various components of the application and give yourself plenty of time to compile them. The application has NO SAVE BUTTON. Please make sure you have all the application materials ready once you begin. Make sure to click submit when you are completely finished with the application.

Please ensure you meet all of the following criteria before applying.

There is no 'save' option for this form. If your computer malfunctions or you exit out of this form, your work will be lost. Please, complete these essays in a, separate saved, worked document.

You will be asked to provide contact information for two faculty members that can serve as your recommenders. We will provide you with instructions on how to request your letters of recommendation from your letter writers after you submit your application. ***PLEASE NOTE: We will not be requesting your letters for you and we are only collecting this information for our records. You will need to reach out to your recommenders and share with them the **INSTRUCTIONS WE PROVIDE**. We will only consider letters that we receive from the emails that you provide in this section.

Agreeing to this waiver is not required for admission to the McNair Program. All rights of access to this letter of recommendation conferred by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended may be hereby voluntarily waived.

By signing and submitting this form... I understand that the information I have provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge; and I understand and agree that this application will not be valid if information is withheld or misinformation given, and that admission into any AAP Program through an invalid application may be cancelled or denied. I understand all credentials and documents submitted with this application become the property of AAP and will not be returned to me. I understand that I will be asked to provide documentation to verify some or all of the statements I have enclosed in this application. In particular, I will provide my resume or curriculum vitae and appropriate supplemental materials in order to complete the application process. I authorize AAP to obtain academic, financial aid and other information pertinent to my prospective participation in the Ronald E. McNair Baccalaureate Program. I acknowledge that only students whose applications are complete will be considered for participation in the McNair Scholars Program at UCF. A personal interview with the McNair Scholars Program is part of the application process. I affirm that I have reviewed the eligibility criteria for the program and I believe I qualify based on those criteria.

This release form enables Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) at the University of Central Florida to obtain copies of all my academic and financial aid records, including transcripts, grade reports, financial aid eligibility, and other information pertaining to my possible enrollment in the McNair Program. This information may be shared with other university personnel in accordance with federal regulations and university policy. I understand that a copy of my application form will be kept on file at the AAP office and that the resulting information received from counselors, admission and financial aid officers, instructors, etc. will be kept confidential in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act. If I am accepted into the program, I grant permission for AAP to use photographs or likenesses of myself in various publications. I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that all information submitted is complete and accurate. I understand that failure to disclose information or falsification of information are grounds for not being accepted to the UCF McNair Program, or, if accepted into the program, grounds for immediate termination.