Eligibility for McNair Scholars
Participants in the McNair Scholars program must be first-generation and low-income as defined by federal regulations and the US Department of Education's guidance.
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be a low-income individual who is a first-generation college student
- Be an undergraduate student, enrolled full-time, in a formal degree program
- Have not enrolled in doctoral-level study at an institution of higher education
The following criteria will also be considered:
- Have completed 30 credits
- Have a 2.9 minimum cumulative GPA
- Have a strong interest in obtaining a research-based doctoral degree (Ph.D)
- Have at least one year remaining prior to graduation from the University
Federal TRIO programs: Annual low-income levels
If you are qualifying based on parent/guardian education and income level, please use the chart below to see if you qualify financially.
Financial Qualifications for TRIO Programs by Size of Family Unit and State