About Us

McNair Scholars at San Jose State University (SJSU)

Each year, the McNair Scholars Program prepares 28 undergraduate students for entry into competitive graduate programs across all disciplines. Our program strives to support first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented students to help them attain their PhDs, ultimately diversifying various fields, including academia, industry, government, and other community-oriented positions. To prepare students for graduate-level study, our program teaches them the fundamentals of conducting a research project, connecting and partnering with a faculty mentor, and strategies for presenting at regional and national conferences. Following the completion of each Scholar’s research project and before they receive their bachelor’s degree, they will publish their findings in our annual McNair Scholars Research Journal.

TRIO Programs

The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes six outreach and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities in progressing through the academic pipeline.

Dr. Ronald E. McNair

Learn more about McNair's history here!