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Eligibility

To be eligible for the McNair Program at Truman, an applicant must be a full-time Truman State University student of at least sophomore status who satisfies the following requirements:

  • A first-generation college and income-eligible individual and/or an individual from groups underrepresented in graduate education: African-American, Hispanic-American, Alaskan-Native, or Native-American;
  • A United States citizen, permanent resident, or student in the United States for a non-temporary purpose; AND
  • A student with strong potential and desire to understand and prepare for the pursuit of a doctoral degree.

To Apply: 
Applications for the next academic year (2008-2009) will be available in October 2008.  A link will be posted at that time.   

Contact the McNair Office at 660-785-5393 or mcnair@truman.edu if you have any questions about eligibility or the application process.