Program Details
Eligibility
Students must:
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Be sophomores or first-semester juniors.
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Have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.
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Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency.
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Be income-eligible (according to federal guidelines) and be a first-generation college student or be a member of a traditionally underrepresented group in higher education (African-American, Hispanic, Native-American, Alaskan-Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander).
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Intend to pursue graduate studies leading to a Ph.D. (This program is not open to students pursuing medical or law degrees)
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Also, students who have transferred from a community college are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
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Opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor on a paid summer research project.
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Opportunity to present research at national McNair conferences, as well as other research symposiums.
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The opportunity to receive incentives such as waivers of application fees and fellowships from universities across the country seeking McNair Scholars for entrance into their graduate programs.
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The opportunity to visit universities offering doctoral programs.
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The opportunity to attend seminars and workshops related to graduate school preparation.