Our program is open to students in all fields; however we are especially recruiting students in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines to help meet the growing national need for STEM talent at all levels. You can see the list of current scholars and mentors here: http://mcnair.aa.ufl.edu/scholars.aspx.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2015
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Undergraduate with at least 60 credit hours (have junior or senior standing) by the beginning of summer 2015
- Within one or two years of graduation, but not graduating prior to May 2016
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A first-generation college student (neither parent has received a bachelor’s degree) who also meets the low-income requirements, or
- A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (Alaska Native, American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander)
- Strong interest in graduate study with a desire to pursue a Ph.D. (not a professional degree such as J.D. or M.D.)
- Academic training and mentoring
- Paid research experience ($2800 stipend)
- GRE preparation
- Assistance with graduate school applications
- Graduate school application fee waivers
- Travel to national conferences and prospective graduate institutions
- Peer support
- Highly recruited by competitive graduate programs
