Home / Student Programs / Research Scholars / Research Scholars Application ** Applicants must be a Mississippi resident, a US citizen, and have been accepted by a mentor to be eligible to apply. ** Are you a Mississippi Resident?*YesNoAre you a US Citizen?*YesNoHave you been accepted by a mentor?*YesNoApplicant InformationMentor Verification - Please upload a copy of the email verification from your mentor.*Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, pages, xlsx, xls.Personal Statement - Maximum of 2 pages allowed.*Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, pages, xlsx, xls.State your future goals and how you think this program will help you reach those goals. Resume - Please upload your resume.*Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, pages, xlsx, xls.Unofficial Transcripts*Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, pages, xlsx, xls.Name* First Last Preferred Name*Date of Birth* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Cell Phone #*Permanent Phone #*Permanent Non-Academic Email Address*Academic Email Address*Permanent Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Current Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Academic Institution*Declared Academic Major*Anticipated Graduation Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY GPA (4.0 scale)*Please enter a number from 0 to 10.Academic Classification*FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduating Senior (you haven't started any graduate school work/programs)Graduate StudentGender*MaleFemaleNon-binaryPrefer not to sayEthnicity - I identify my ethnicity as: (select all that apply)* Asian Black/African American Caucasian Hispanic/Latinx Native American Pacific Islander Prefer not to answer Other Are you a first generation college student?* Yes No I don't know I prefer not to answer Did either on of your parents and/or guardians complete college? If not, then you would be considered at first generation college student.How did you hear about our program?* Social Media Website Referral from friend or teacher Presentation from recruiter From flyer or email distributed at my school Other Mentor InformationFull Name* First Last Academic Institution*Department*Phone #*Email Address* Do you understand and agree?* I understand and agree. By submitting this application, you agree that all information provided is truthful representation of myself as a student application for consideration of award.CAPTCHAPhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.