Eligibility Requirements

Two-thirds of the McNair Scholars at USD must be both first generation and low-income. First generation is defined as an individual who's parent(s) did not complete a bachelors degree. The following link will direct you to the U.S. Department of Education website defining low-income for 2007. (DoE Low-income 2007). You may still qualify for the Program if you are either low-income, first generation, or from a group that is typically underrepresented in graduate education.