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 a Canvas course that will guide you through the rest of the application process.

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 grad 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 (cjaeger3@ewu.edu) to clarify. Once we receive this form, we will follow up! The deadline for McNair applications is in early December each year. But if your 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 often can bring on people later in the year if spots are still available.
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Are you enrolled at EWU and a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or actively working towards U.S. citizenship? * Required
(Currently taking classes on Cheney or Riverpoint campuses, or online)
- 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 these resources: https://www.thedream.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Navigating-Graduate-School_-Resource-Guide-for-Undocumented-Stude-1.pdf - - - https://mydocumentedlife.org/graduate-school-students/
EWU Email (student@ewu.edu) * Required
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*EWU Student Gate*
Cumulative GPA * Required
Please note that the minimum GPA to qualify for the McNair Scholar Program is 3.0. Students under the minimum are still encouraged to try and bring up their GPA and apply!
Major GPA * Required
If you're not sure what your Major GPA is, just write your cumulative GPA.
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*GPA Gate*
Are you a low-income student? * Required
(You qualified for State Need Grant, Pell Grant, or indicated through FASFA, etc.) If you are unsure, click yes, or email ewumcnair@ewu.edu to ask any questions you have.
- Yes
- No
First generation student? * Required
(You are the first in your immediate family to be on track to graduate with a Bachelor's excluding siblings.) If you are unsure, click yes, or email ewumcnair@ewu.edu to ask any questions you have.
- Yes
- No
Underrepresented Minority Status? * Required
(You identify as Latinx, African-American, Native, Pacific Islanders, and other underrepresented minorities)
- Yes
- No
In order to qualify for the Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program, you must be: a first-generation in college (parents have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree) -and- Low-income or from a group underrepresented in doctoral studies including African American, Native Americans, Latinos and Hispanics For more information, if you think you may be eligible, or, if you're not eligible but would like free graduate school advising, please contact us Contact Us.
In order to qualify for the Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program, you must be: a first-generation in college (parents have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree) -and- Low-income or from a group underrepresented in doctoral studies including African American, Native Americans, Latinos and Hispanics For more information, if you think you may be eligible, or, if you're not eligible but would like free graduate school advising, please contact us. Contact Us.
In order to qualify for the Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program, you must be: a first-generation in college (parents have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree) -and- Low-income or from a group underrepresented in doctoral studies including African American, Native Americans, Latinos and Hispanics For more information, if you think you may be eligible, or, if you're not eligible but would like free graduate school advising, please contact us. Contact Us.
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*Low-Income / First Gen Gate*
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.
Will you be attending EWU for Fall Quarter? * Required
- Yes
- No
Keep in mind: A Summer Research Internship is part of what the McNair Program offers and is something want completed before applying to graduate school. Attendance for the following Fall Quarter, when you would apply to graduate school, is needed for this aspect of the program.
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*Underrepresented Gate*
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.
Will you be attending EWU for Fall Quarter? * Required
- Yes
- No
Keep in mind: A Summer Research Internship is part of what the McNair Program offers. Attendance for the following Fall Quarter is needed for this aspect of the program.
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*EWU Fall Quarter Gate*
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 to these forms)
- Very Familiar
- Familiar
- Neutral
- Unfamiliar
- Very Unfamilliar
Are you familiar with the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)? * Required
(The test that 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
(What it takes to turn in an application)
- Very Familiar
- Familiar
- Neutral
- Unfamiliar
- Very Unfamilliar
How did you hear about the McNair Scholar Program at EWU? * Required
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Welcome to the EWU McNair Program Questionnaire

*EWU Student Gate*

*GPA Gate*

*Low-Income / First Gen Gate*

*Underrepresented Gate*

*EWU Fall Quarter Gate*

*Obtain PhD Gate"

EWU Student Gate

GPA Gate

Low-Income / First Gen Gate

Underrepresented Gate

EWU Fall Quarter Gate