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The mission of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ McNair Scholars Program is to be a national leader in developing scholars for doctoral study by providing transformative research experiences, exceptional faculty mentorship, and intentional professional and personal development.

 

McNair Scholarship 25-year anniversary logo.

25 Years of Being FIRST

Formulating Innovative Research for Social Transformation

 

  • Academic Year

    Academic Year

    Travel to Grad Schools.

    $1500 to pursue Academic Interests.

  • Summer Research Institute

    Summer Research Institute

    $5000 Stipend for Housing.

    Paid $3500 to present research.

    Travel and Networking Opportunities Across the World.

  • Post-Grad

    Post-Grad

    Free Application Waivers.

    Access to McNair Exclusive Funding.

    Highly competitive for Top Programs in the World.

McNair Scholarship

The McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students who are first-generation, from designated income or underrepresented groups in graduate schools, for doctoral study. McNair Scholars are engaged in scholarly research, mentored by faculty, and are exposed to varied academic and cultural experiences.

100% of recent graduates received funding.
Over $180,000 in funding.
10% earn a PHD in 10 years.
$10,000 in scholarships for undergraduates.
Served over 300 students in 25 years.

Meet Our Staff

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Peter Jeffy
Project Director
pjeffy@kent.edu

Photo of Associate Professor Kelly Cichy.

Kelly Cichy
Associate Professor
kcichy@kent.edu

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Tahira Habeeb
Special Assistant
thabeeb@kent.edu

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Siobhan Hicks
Program Coordinator
shicks13@kent.edu

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Dr. Jennifer King
Faculty Coordinator
jbryan24@kent.edu

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Brian McDade-Johnson
Graduate Assistant
bjohn176_STU@kent.edu