Apply to the ODU TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Ready to apply? We only accept online applications; paper applications will not be considered. Before you begin, please review the Application Checklist carefully. It contains important information about the application process and all required materials. Only students who submit complete applications and follow all application instructions will be considered.

Applications are completed through our advising system, Lacai. To avoid losing your work, we recommend drafting your responses in a Word document first, as your progress may not save automatically.

When you're ready, review the Application Checklist and then click the apply now button to begin your application.

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TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Contact

TRIO McNair Scholars Program

2016 Student Success Center
Norfolk , VA , 23529
757-683-6746 Office
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Eligibility

  • First-generation and low-income households And/Or Underrepresented in graduate education
  • 3.0 GPA or above (consider applying even if you don’t meet the required GPA)
  • ALL disciplines are encouraged to apply (STEM, Arts and Letters, Education, Health Sciences, etc.) 
  • Interested in pursuing graduate studies

What do I Need to Apply?

Before you start, consider the following:

  • Do I have someone(s) to speak to my scholarly potential? Is this person an educator, or academic advisor, or research mentor?
  • Do I have proof of the work and experiences you’ve had related to scholarship and research? Or something that shows proof of my research potential?
  • Do I have any samples of past work to showcase my writing skills?
  • Do I have an e-portfolio or LinkedIn page exhibiting the interesting student experiences I’d like to share?
  • Am I willing to attend an application workshop to ensure I have the best chance of success?
  • Do I know how many credits I have currently?

Application Checklist

  • Copy of Recent Federal Tax Return (first two pages of 1040 or 1040A; if a dependent, these will be your parent’s tax forms)
  • Letter of Recommendation completed by an academic or research faculty member
  • Shareable link to ePortfolio or Linked In page
  • Academic Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Writing Sample (samples can include previous submissions or assignments from your coursework. Your sample should be no more than 1-2 pages in length).
  • Personal Statement (250 words max). Your statement should reflect your educational goals and motivation for pursuing a doctoral degree.