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Eligibility:

To become a McNair Scholar, you must:

1. Must have at least a 2.80 grade point average
2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
3. Must be a first generation college student who meets OR from an ethnic group underrepresented in doctoral programs (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaskan or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)

How To Apply:

To apply, complete the McNair Scholars Program Application and the McNair Income Verification Form.

You must complete the application in one sitting. Before beginning the application please have the following information ready:

1. A 300-word reflection on why you want to be a McNair Scholar, including your academic and career goals and qualifications.
2. Names and email addresses for 2 recommenders. Recommenders can complete the .
3. Financial information from the most recent federal income tax return to complete the Income Verification Form. If you are a dependent student, your parent/guardian must complete this form.

To learn more about the McNair Scholars Program, please contact McNair Staff to schedule an informational meeting.

Final decisions for the cohort will be made in April.