Students with a sincere desire to earn a doctoral degree and who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
First-generation and low-income college student OR a member of a group underrepresented in graduate education as defined by the Department of Education
At least 60 credit hours completed (senior status students must have one year remaining at NEIU)
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (4.0)
Available to participate in a full- time summer internship
US citizenship or permanent residency
To maintain eligibility in the program, a participant must:
Fully participate in all program events and complete all assignments
Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA (minimum)
Establish and maintain an appropriate meeting schedule with the faculty mentor
Comply with all federal, state and local laws and all NEIU regulations and procedures when participating in program activities
Comply with all McNair Scholars Program requirements as detailed in the Participation Agreement
