Eligibility & Requirements
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To participate in the McNair Scholars Program, a student must:
- Complete at least 60 credit hours by summer 2023
- Desire to obtain a Ph.D.
- Be enrolled in their first bachelor's degree program
- Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- Is a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Come from an income-eligible situation AND is a first-generation college student completing a bachelor's degree
Expectations are set high for McNair Scholars. That is why we offer academic and financial support to maximize students' graduate potential. McNair Scholars are expected to:
- Enroll in a spring research course
- Participate in the McNair Scholar Summer Research Program
- Attend all workshops, trips, events and seminars
- Maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- Complete academic research project directed by 草榴社区 faculty mentor
- Present research at a national conference or at McNair Symposium
- Attend scheduled GRE preparatory courses
- Develop a portfolio including curriculum vitae and statement of purpose
- Complete a PhD within ten (10) years of attaining a bachelor's degree from 草榴社区
To apply, you must submit:
- One letter of recommendation from an instructor or faculty member who can attest to your academic abilities
- A 4-page maximum writing sample
- A class assignment is an acceptable submission
- A 500-800 word statement of purpose about your educational and career goals
- A PDF copy of your most recent Tax Return
- Be sure to include the portion that shows members of the household, including yourself, and the adjusted gross income
- A PDF copy of your most recent FAFSA (Student Aid Report)