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"Before you can make a dream come true, you must have one."
Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.
Interested students should completely fill out the McNair Scholar Application and mail to:
McNair Scholars Program
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522
College students who are considering study beyond the baccalaureate level can realize their dreams through the McNair Scholars Program at Mercy College. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established by the United States Department of Education in 1989 and named for astronaut and Challenger crew member physicist, Dr. Ronald E. McNair.
The Mercy College McNair Scholars Program began in 1995 and targets low-income, first-generation students and those who are from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The purpose of the program is to provide enriching experiences that prepare eligible students for doctoral study.
Participation as a McNair Scholar is by application in the sophomore year with the following criteria: