Application page for the TRIO Classic Scholars, TRIO STEM Scholars, and McNair Scholars programs. Our mission is to assist income-qualified, first-generation students to be successful in higher education.
Currently, the TRIO Classic and STEM Scholars program is full for the 2026-2027 year and the application is closed. The McNair Scholars program application will open in August 2026.
Please visit www.unr.edu/trio for more information on TRIO Classic Scholars and TRIO STEM Scholars. Visit www.unr.edu/mcnair for information on McNair Scholars.
If you have already begun your application and are a returning applicant, please click "View Your Applications."
The McNair Program is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Application Deadline: Open until filled.
- Please take your time and answer all the questions on our application to the best of your knowledge. Should you need additional time to complete our application, you do have the ability to save your progress and finish the application later.
- We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements at https://www.unr.edu/mcnair/join/eligibility prior to completing the application. Please call 775-784-6044 with any questions or concerns regarding the application process. Thank you for your interest in the McNair Scholars Program!