Summer Research Internship
Each McNair Scholar is required to participate in a Summer Research Internship at Jackson State University. The Scholar is paired with a Faculty Mentor who is selected in collaboration with the McNair Program Director. The Faculty Mentor assists the Scholar in selecting a research topic, developing a research proposal, and preparing research findings for presentation at Major Conferences and for publication in a major journal.

Financial Assistance
A McNair Scholar may receive a maximum financial award of $2,800 each program year. Funds are distributed by the Project Director and may be used for in-state tuition (6 hrs.) room and board during the Summer Research Internship as stipulated by the agreement with the funding agency. A portion of the allowance may also be allotted for stipends during fall and spring semesters.

Selection Criteria
Jackson State's McNair Program has funds to support 18 Scholars. Sixteen of the scholars must meet low-income and first generation college student criteria. Six scholars may simply be members of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in graduate programs.

To be considered for participation in the JSU McNair Program, interested students must satisfy these criteria:

• Complete a formal application which includes a statement of career goals
  

• Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency
  

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Jackson State
  

• Hold Junior academic status (earned at least 50 undergraduate credit hours)
  

• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75
  

• Have interest in pursuing a doctoral degree (i.e., PhD. or Ed.D.)
  in a field where minorities are traditionally underrepresented
  

• Agree to participate in scheduled Enrichment Program
  

• Agree to participate in Summer Research Internship at Jackson State University.