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McNair Scholars Program

The Baylor McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first generation and other underrepresented students in acquiring the knowledge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate a path to a Ph.D. program following graduation from Baylor. The program prepares Undergraduate students for the rigors of Ph.D. studies through immersion in research and a variety of scholarly activities.

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Baylor Connections Ep 724: Interview with Director, Steven Fernandez

Baylor's McNair Scholars program serves undergraduates from low-income, first-generation and other underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship, research opportunities and other scholarly activities. Steven Fernandez serves as director of Student Opportunity and Achievement Resources at Baylor. In this Baylor Connections, he shares how the program fosters relationships and opportunities that have helped propel students to elite academic posts when their time at Baylor is through.

Baylor Students, Alumni Break Record for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants

16 students and recent alumni will study, conduct research and teach English abroad as part of the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program

Staff Note: Of 16, 3 McNair Scholars and Alumni were offered the Fulbright Award.

Baylor’s McNair Scholars Garner Prestigious Grad School Placements, National Recognition

The McNair Scholars Program prepares low-income, first-generation and other underrepresented students to successfully navigate the path to a Ph.D.

Baylor Students Win Boren Scholarship, NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, GEM Fellowship

Students continue record-setting year earning top fellowships and awards

Staff note: McNair Scholars win GEM Fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards