USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 22

McNair Scholars Program

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program is designed to prepare economically disadvantaged and underrepresented (Hispanic, African American and Native American) juniors and seniors for doctoral programs. Special emphasis is placed on the recruitment of students with majors in math, engineering, science, public health, communications, humanities, medical sciences and English. However, other disciplines such as education, social sciences and fine arts are considered. This program encourages graduate studies by providing opportunities for academically talented junior and senior level undergraduate students to define their career goals, to engage in research and to develop the personal and professional skills and student/faculty mentor relationships critical to their success at the doctoral level. These students are awarded scholarship stipends when they participate in the Summer Research Institute and during their research internship in their senior year. Opportunities to attend and present their research at national and regional conferences are also provided. The criteria for this very competitive scholars program are as follows: 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA, declared major, a minimum of 45 earned credit hours, current enrollment at USF at the junior or senior level, US citizenship, and a completed McNair application with faculty recommendations.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1996