The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is an academic excellence opportunity for undergraduate students with aspiration and strong academic potential for advancing toward doctoral (Ph.D.) study upon completing the bachelor's degree. The program creates a bridge between undergraduate and graduate education through academic, research, and scholarly experiences. Applicants may either be first-generation college students as well as a low-income student or members of the federally-defined underrepresented groups in graduate education. In addition to that, applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement and have 45 earned college credits. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. Two letters...