To apply to the McNair Scholars Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Full-time Beloit College student
• First generation college student who meets federal low-income guidelines and/OR is a member of an underrepresented group in graduate education
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or has demonstrated their intention to become a permanent resident of the U.S.
• Junior Standing in fall of next academic year with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong desire to pursue a doctoral degree