Application page for the TRIO Classic Scholars and TRIO STEM Scholars programs as well as the McNair Scholars program. Our mission is to assist income-qualified, first-generation students to be successful in higher education. Please select the program application you wish to submit below.
Currently, our TRIO Classic and STEM Scholars programs are full for fall 2025, and the application has closed.
Our McNair Scholars application will open in mid-August.
Please visit www.unr.edu/trio for more information on our TRIO Classic Scholars and STEM Scholars programs and www.unr.edu/mcnair for information on the McNair Scholars program.
If you already began your application and are a returning applicant, please click on "View Your Applications."
The McNair Program is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Application Deadline: All components of the application are due by 11:59pm October 1, 2025. Applications completed after the deadline will be considered as space allows.
- 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!