The McNair Scholars Program

At Cleveland State University (CSU), the McNair Scholars Program has been a model for supporting first-generation and minoritized students. We work with brilliant and talented undergraduates aiming to attend graduate school and become leading experts in their fields. Our Program prepares them for their future by:

• offering a rigorous research internship
• enrolling them in a dual mentorship program
• providing tools and opportunities for career development 

The McNair Scholars Program has a proven record of equitable outcomes. Compared to their peers, our students:

• are twice as likely to graduate
• attend graduate school at much higher rates
• have higher GPAs

We are well-positioned to build upon our successful programming. With your contribution, we can expand our reach and our services. Your donation is an investment in our talented yet underserved students. It is also an investment in Northeast Ohio. An estimated 80% of CSU students remain in the region after graduation. Thus, your support of the McNair Scholars Program can have a considerable and positive impact on our community by graduating the diverse professionals needed in Northeast Ohio.

Learn more about our Alumni and their achievements here:

https://www.csuohio.edu/mcnair-scholars/mcnair-alumni

Thank you for supporting first-generation students, students from minoritized backgrounds, and low-income students and helping to make the goal of a more diverse professional workforce in Northeast Ohio a reality!