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We are delighted to share that we are recruiting 14 scholars to participate in the 2026 McNair research cohort.
To learn what the experience was like for three prior McNair Scholars, watch this Zoom recording.
2025 McNair Application Steps.pdf
The priority submission deadline is December 1, 2025.
Questions: No matter where you are with your studies, I encourage you to stop by 121 Halsey to learn more, and/or contact Cordelia Bowlus by e-mail bowlusc@uwosh.edu
To set up an appointment, use this LINK.
Become a McNair Scholar
Over 66% of our McNair alumni are either in graduate school or have completed a graduate program and in their desired profession. Most of these students received support for their graduate studies through assistantships and fellowships.
Our Mission
The UWO McNair Scholars Program seeks to empower high-achieving, first-generation, low-income students to realize their potential by providing opportunities to develop skills and gain the experiences that will prepare them for graduate study. Central to our mission is to build a community of scholarship where participants engage in faculty-mentored research, distinguished by active learning, mutual respect, and collaborative scholarship. Inherent in our mission is harnessing the energy of a new and more diverse generation who is committed to scholarly inquiry.
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Student Perspective
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Eligibility Requirements
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2023 McNair Newsletter
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Students
The UWO McNair program serves between 25 and 30 scholars in a given year, typically accepting 12-13 new students per year. Because becoming a McNair scholar takes a lot of forethought and planning, we strongly advise interested students to visit us as early as possible. We welcome your interest!
The UW Oshkosh McNair Scholars Program is 100% funded through a TRIO grant from the United States Department of Education PR/Award Number P217A220180. For 2024/25, the UW Oshkosh McNair Scholars Program will receive $272,364 in federal funds.