This page is a resource for students, alumni, friends and family of the Kansas State University McNair Scholars Program. The Ronald E.
McNair Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is a TRIO Program funded by a grant from the federal Department of Education to prepare talented undergraduates for graduate study, with the goal of increasing the number of Ph.D. recipients from underrepresented socio-economic and ethnic groups. To be eligible, students must either be low-income and first-generation, or a member o
04/15/2026
McNair Scholars work hard, even on the weekend! 5 McNair Scholars and Jeff Storms, our Academic Development Coordinator, participated in Rock Springs Beautification day! Thanks Sunny, Meredith, America, Dahlia, and Lex for your work!
Thank you HandsOn Kansas State and Rock Springs Ranch for the fun opportunity
There are still a few days to sign up for the 2026 University Research Symposium! We are excited to see Lex, Cohort 31 McNair Scholar, present on April 23!
11/18/2025
Thanks to Nathan and Jack from Powercat Financial and to Liz from the Career Center for a great seminar on career decisions and negotiation.
11/05/2025
DEADLINE EXTENDED to December 1! Apply for McNair Scholars Program: https://buff.ly/MUSVx3X
10/29/2025
Today Only!! Have a spooky treat on us. Trick or Treat McNair in our new space until 2:30pm at 334 Hale Library.
10/28/2025
Stop by 334 Hale Library to grab a treat and check out the new McNair space tomorrow!
10/22/2025
Time to start your online McNair application! Apply by November 7. Learn more: https://buff.ly/nPkrSIA
10/14/2025
MOVING DAY! A new chapter begins for McNair at 334 Hale Library. Thanks K-State Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research-SDUR for the extra help.
10/07/2025
Thanks to McNair alumni Bailey Roberts, Julia Rivera, and Sharaden Staten for lively discussion on navigating graduate school at this week's seminar.
10/06/2025
McNair Scholars Program applications are open! Apply by November 7. Learn more: https://buff.ly/dxfb65N