Director's Note >>   Welcome to the OHIO UNIVERSITY MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM ! This program is funded by the US Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program as part of the Federal TRIO program . Two other TRIO programs are also funded at Ohio University: Upward Bound – which assists high school students desiring to attend a university, and Student Support Services , which provides academic support to students through our College Achievement Program. Students who have been supported by Upward Bound and SSS (CAP) are especially encouraged to investigate the McNair Scholars Program .   The primary reason for this program is to assist students who wish to enter graduate programs, especially those who will seek a doctoral degree in order to enter the academic environment as professors. The McNair Scholars program will provide academic support through a number of events and activities, including assistance with Graduate Record Exam preparation, and opportunities for summer research with supervision provided by a faculty mentor. The summer research internships will carry with them support for housing and living expenses during the first five week summer session, as well as the opportunity to earn additional credits toward graduation. McNair Scholars who have completed their sophomore or junior years will be eligible to apply for the research internships; seniors who will postpone graduation until the end of the summer will also be eligible to apply. We encourage you to submit your application to this new and exciting program!