The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair Scholars are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.

Eligibility

Applicants must be undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who attend Jackson State University. The program is designed to assist low-income, first generation college students and students from groups typically underrepresented in graduate schools (Native American, African American, Hispanic, or Asian Pacific Islander).

Additionally, candidates must:

• Be a member of Du Bois–Harvey Honors College
• Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study;
• Have completed at least 60 credit hours with a 2.75 overall GPA;
• Be dedicated to entering a Ph.D. doctoral program;
• Be committed to completing the McNair Summer Research Internship.

For more information, call 601-979- 4275, email mcnairscholarsprogram@jsums.edu or visit http://www.jsums.edu/mcnairscholarsprogram/.