Kathryn Head Scholarship Endowment - McNair Scholars - The University of Texas at Arlington Scholarships

Kathryn Head Scholarship Endowment - McNair Scholars

The Kathryn Head Scholarship Endowment for McNair Scholars honors the late Kathryn Head who was a champion for underserved students in her exemplary 31-year career at The University of Texas at Arlington. Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates who are excelling or have excelled in the McNair Scholars summer internship at UTA as evidenced by their application essay and demonstrated commitment to program goals as assessed by faculty mentors and professional program staff. Scholars are permitted to apply only once for this scholarship in their academic career.

Award: Varies

Scopes: McNair Scholars Program

Deadline: 07/11/2022

Supplemental Questions

Please select the year of your UTA McNair Scholars summer internship.
A recommendation by your MCNAIR FACULTY MENTOR is required to apply for this scholarship opportunity. May we contact your McNair faculty mentor on your behalf regarding this scholarship opportunity?
What is the highest level of formal education you plan to achieve within ten years after completing your bachelor's degree?
ESSAY PROMPT: Please write and submit a well-crafted ESSAY of approximately 400-500 words that specifically explains your commitment during the summer research internship and to the goals of the McNair Scholars Program, namely obtaining a PhD and a career in teaching and researching at a university. Include your RECENT achievements and CURRENT activities as well as your academic and career GOALS. Note: This is NOT a financial need-based scholarship. Successful essays focus on the prompt given.