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Interested Students

Eligibility

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U.S. Citizen or meet the residency requirements for federal student financial assistance
Current and continuing TWU undergraduate student enrolled at TWU in a bachelor’s degree granting program
Goal of pursuing a PhD degree
McNair Scholars Program follows federal regulations; students must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Income eligible AND/OR First-generation college student (neither parent earned a bachelor’s degree)

Application process

Step 1: Review application requirements and the checklist
Step 2: Complete the McNair Scholars Application

Program requirements and expectations

McNair participants are required to commit in writing to all program requirements and expectations including:

A research project each year
One summer research internship during junior or senior year, with funding up to $2,600

Page last updated 3:49 PM, October 13, 2025