Thank you for your interest in the Colorado State University McNair Scholars program!  Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible. 

You cannot save and restart this application. 

You may want to review the included items, take some time to make notes and gather the required documents, and then return to submit your application.  If you have any questions, please email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu.

Required information and documents to submit this application:

  • Personal information

    •  First and last name
    •  CSU ID number
    •  Preferred name
    •  Pronouns
    •  CSU email address
    •  Alternate email address
    •  State of residency

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  • Confirm eligibility

    •  Low-income and First generation OR Member of a community that is underrepresented in graduate education (Black/African American, Latinx, Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander)
    •  No previous bachelors
    •  U.S. citizen, permanent resident or in the process of obtaining permanent residency
    •  Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program at CSU 
    •  Completed a minimum of 45 credits by the time of initial entry into the program 
    •  Minimum GPA of 3.0 
    •  Has a strong commitment to pursue graduate education through a doctorate and desire to conduct research. 
    • Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, PsyD, Ed. D etc.) are not eligible  
    • Income verification (1040 form - from parents if dependent student)

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  • Academic information

    •  Transfer student?
    •   If yes, what institution(s)?
    •  Expected graduation term
    •  Total number of credits completed from all institutions attended

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  • CV (upload) 

  • Unofficial transcript(s) (upload) 

  • 1 letter of reference (upload)  

  • Personal statement (upload)

 

 
General Information:
Last Name *
First Name *
Middle Name *
Date of Birth *
Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
ZIP Code *
Home Phone *
Cell Phone *
Email Address *
Confirm Eligibility:
Parents Educational Level (highest level achieved by either parent) *
How many people are in your household? (according to tax document uploaded below) *
Household Income Range (according to tax document uploaded below) *
2022 IRS 1040 (if you are a dependent student, this MUST be your parent(s) income tax form) *
Are you pell eligible (ramweb -> main menu -> fin aid)? -> offers *
Are you a first generation student (ramweb -> profile - above "student status") *
Are you a member of an underrepresented population in higher education? The McNair program defines this as "A member of a community that is underrepresented in graduate education (Black/African American, Latinx, Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander)." NOTE: DO NOT SELECT "Yes, based on criteria accepted and approved by the Secretary" *
Have you obtained a previous bachelor's degree? *
If you answered yes to obtaining a previous bachelor's degree, you are not eligible for our program at this time. Please exit the application and email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu if you have questions.
What is your citizenship status? *
If you answered none of these under citizenship status, you are not eligible for our program at this time. Please exit the application and email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu if you have questions.
I have a strong commitment to conducting research and obtaining a PhD. *
If you answered no to a strong commitment to obtaining a PhD and conducting research, you are not eligible for our program at this time. Please exit the application and email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu if you have questions.
Are you planning to obtain a professional degree of any type, including MD, JD, MBA, PharmD, PsyD, Ed. D etc.? *
If you answered yes to obtaining a professional degree, you are not eligible for our program at this time. Please exit the application and email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu if you have questions.
Do you have a strong commitment to entering graduate school the fall semester immediately after graduating from graduating with your bachelor's? *
If you answered no to a strong commitment to entering graduate school the fall semester after graduating with your bachelor's, you are not eligible for our program at this time. Please exit the application and email Stephanie.Cuevas@colostate.edu if you have questions.
Academic Information:
Cumulative GPA *
Have you attended a community college or two-year institution? *
What is your intended graduation term? *
What is the total number of credits completed from all institutions you have attended? *
Are you in a STEM Major? *
Major *
What is your second major (if applicable)?
What is your minor (if applicable)?
What is your second minor (if applicable)?

Personal Statement:

  

 Describe your personal educational journey. We want to hear your story and what shapes your interests and motivates you to pursue your goals. 
Answer ALL of the following questions:

  • Why do you want to pursue research and a PhD? What factors influenced your decision?
  • How have your identities shaped your educational journey?
  • How have your life experiences, upbringing, and family's educational background influenced your educational journey?
  • What are you the most and least excited about in your current and future academic work?
  • How has your privilege influenced your academic journey?
  • Describe some of your academic successes and academic challenges.
 

 This Essay should be 1 page maximum, single-spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1" margins. Upload a PDF copy of your essay.
Personal Statement Upload *
Document Uploads:
Upload your CV or resume here *
Upload a current copy of your unofficial transcript here *
If you have an additional transcript, upload it here.
If you have an additional transcript, upload it here.
Upload your first letter of reference here *
Sign and Submit:
Applicant Signature *
Signature Type: SMS    Start Over
After validation, the cell phone number will become part of the electronic signature.
Cell Phone Number: