McNair Eligibility Questionnaire

Welcome to the EWU McNair Program Questionnaire

This a a brief questionnaire and the first step in becoming a McNair Scholar! After completion you will be invited to meet with McNair Staff to get further guidance on next steps towards graduate school, and if eligible, the McNair application process (a Canvas course).

McNair Eligibility Questionnaire

Learn more about McNair!(Required)
EWU McNair supports first-generation and low-income and/or racially under-represented students in higher education who want to go on to get their PhD. McNair provides coaching and academic support to prepare students for graduate school and to complete competitive graduate school applications, including a paid summer research internship! Each fall McNair seeks sophomores and juniors (and maybe seniors – ask us!) to join the McNair family so we can help you achieve your dreams. Even if you are a freshman, you can reach out to us and get advising and support now to help plan for graduate school and applying to the McNair program. Complete the questionnaire below to find out if you are eligible. If you go through the steps and you aren’t sure or if you’re worried you may not be eligible, please do reach out to us (ewumcnair@ewu.edu) to clarify. Even if you’re not eligible, we can always provide guidance on how to prepare for strong graduate school applications. Once we receive this form, we will follow up within a few days! The deadline for McNair applications is November 15th each year. But if you’re reaching out at another time of year or aren’t sure you can complete the application by then, please do still complete this form! We can bring on people later in the year if spots are still available.
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Are you enrolled (or soon to be enrolled) at EWU and a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or actively working towards U.S. citizenship?(Required)
- Yes
- No
- Unsure or I wish to discuss this in person.
To qualify for the McNair Scholar Program at Eastern Washington University, you must be enrolled at either the Cheney or Riverpoint campuses. If you are not a US citizen, permanent resident, or actively working towards citizenship, the federal regulations do not allow us to accept you as a scholar; however, we still want you to be supported in your dreams. Drop by our office and we would be happy to provide guidance on graduate school and connect you with resources. Also, check out this resource: https://www.thedream.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Navigating-Graduate-School_-Resource-Guide-for-Undocumented-Stude-1.pdf
EWU Email (student@ewu.edu)(Required)
Cumulative GPA (Check Navigate or Transcript), this is your total GPA to date.(Required)
Please note that the minimum GPA to qualify for the McNair Scholar Program is 3.0. However, students under the minimum are still encouraged to reach out and start their McNair application while working to bring up their GPA!
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*GPA Gate*
Are you a first generation student?(Required)
(You are the first in your immediate family (parents/guardians)to be on track to graduate with a Bachelor’s excluding siblings. If you are unsure email ewumcnair@ewu.edu to ask any questions you have)
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Do you have a low income?(Required)
(Low-income – you can use the following guide to determine if you are low-income (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html – note, income listed is only taxable, not gross income, and is your family’s if you are dependent or yours if independent). If you receive PELL you are eligible, but even if you do not, you may be eligible. If you have questions about this, please email ewumcnair@ewu.edu)
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Are you a part of a racial group that is underrepresented in higher education?(Required)
(Underrepresented groups according to the Department of Education: Latinx, Hispanic, African-American, Black, African, Native American, American Indian, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or any racial identity that includes one or more of these backgrounds. If you have questions, please email ewumcnair@ewu.edu)
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
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*Low-Income & First Gen/Underrepresented Gate*
In order to qualify for the Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program, you must be: a first-generation in college (parents/guardians have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree) -and- Low-income (see low-income question for details) or from a group underrepresented in doctoral studies including African American, Black, Native American, Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Latino/a/x, and Hispanic. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, or, if you’re not eligible but would like free graduate school advising, please complete this eligibility form and/or contact us at ewumcnair@ewu.edu.
Class Standing?(Required)
- Freshman = 0 to 44 credits
- Sophomore = 45 to 89 credits
- Junior = 90 to 134 credits
- Senior = 135 and up
- It’s complicated = Not sure where you stand — that’s okay.
McNair recruits sophomores, juniors, and seniors (anyone who will have 90 credits by the end of spring quarter following their application). If you are a senior, you must still have at least one summer and the fall after it before you graduate, this ensures you are able to take advantage of the opportunity to do summer research and have a supportive fall class to aid you in graduate applications. Even if you plan to graduate before then, if you want to go on to graduate school, we strongly encourage you to continue this form and meet with us for free graduate school advice! Freshman and those who won’t yet be at 90 credits are still encouraged to reach out to us for advice on how to prepare for graduate school and getting accepted into McNair.
What is your Major?(Required)
Is a PhD required for your field?(Required)
- Yes
- No
- I don’t Know
Do you want to or are you considering obtaining a Master's or PhD, or are you very interested in undergraduate research?(Required)
- Yes
- No
The Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program is designed to assist students who want to obtain a PhD or dual PhD (eg. MD/Phd, PharmD/Phd, etc.) If you’re not sure you want a PhD, but you think you might want to get your Master’s and/or are curious about doing research, continue completing this form! For more information, please Contact Us.
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*Obtain PhD Gate"
Are you familiar with the funding process for graduate school?(Required)
(This includes scholarships, grants, fellowships and how to find and apply for these opportunities)
- Very Familiar
- Familiar
- Neutral
- Unfamiliar
- Very Unfamilliar
Are you familiar with the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)?(Required)
(The test that some universities require you to take for their graduate applications)
- Very Familiar
- Familiar
- Neutral
- Unfamiliar
- Very Unfamilliar
How familiar are you with the graduate application process?(Required)
- Very Familiar
- Familiar
- Neutral
- Unfamiliar
- Very Unfamilliar
How did you hear about the McNair Scholars Program at EWU?(Required)
- EWU Website
- From a current McNair Scholar
- From faculty
- Through my student club
- From other students
- From a class presentation from McNair
- Other
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McNair Eligibility Questionnaire

Welcome to the EWU McNair Program Questionnaire

McNair Eligibility Questionnaire

*GPA Gate*

*Low-Income & First Gen/Underrepresented Gate*

*Obtain PhD Gate"

GPA Gate

Low-Income & First Gen/Underrepresented Gate