Eligibility
Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program
Students applying for the MSU McNair Achievement Program should meet the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled at Minnesota State University, Mankato:
- Not graduating before May 2014
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Belong to one of the following groups:
- A first generation college student who meets government-mandated income guidelines or
- A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education
Prospective scholars must express interest in:
- Pursuing graduate study leading to a terminal Master's degree or a PhD
- Conducting scholarly research
Note: In order to be eligible, students may not graduate or complete their degree before May 2014.