Academics

• Free tuition, fees, and room and board for four years of study
• A book allowance each semester
• Admission to Honors Program and full access to Honors courses
• Upgraded housing – McNair Scholars will live in the Forest Villas Apartments, the newest housing on campus. These furnished units contain four private bedrooms, two bathrooms, and shared living room and kitchen space. (One and two bedroom units may be available). 
• Early class registration

Experiential Learning

• Opportunity to travel abroad during spring break of the freshman year
• Opportunity to study abroad in one of nine exchange student programs – McNair Scholars can choose to study in Canada, England, France, Germany, Spain, and Ireland.
• Honors Program Trips– Locations include New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
• Opportunity to participate in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City

Service

• Participation in University service projects both on and off campus.
• Participation and creation of community service projects to further strengthen the local community

The McNair Scholarship is renewable for a total of four years provided that the recipient:

• Completes 30 semester hours each year and maintains a cumulative 3.25 GPA or higher.
• Participates in the FMU Honors Program and graduate with University Honors.
• Participates in travel and study abroad opportunities.
• Participates in service learning/public service opportunities.
• Lives in on-campus housing for the duration of the scholarship.