College of Arts & Sciences | John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics
College of Arts & Sciences | John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics
John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics
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How To Apply

Applications for the Class of 2031 are due on February 1, 2027.

 

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McNulty Program

McNulty Scholars receive a 4-year, full-tuition scholarship, provided they:

  • Remain a full-time student at Saint Joseph’s University
  • Continue in an academic major supported by the McNulty Program (one of the natural sciences, mathematics or computer science)
  • Maintain a 3.2 GPA for each year of enrollment
  • Submit a reapplication to the Program yearly.

All McNulty Scholars will benefit from ongoing faculty mentoring, research and internships opportunities, and professional and leadership development.

To learn more about the program and how to apply as an incoming first-year student, please register for one of the virtual information sessions below:

Eligibility

  • First-year undergraduate woman who has applied for admission to Saint Joseph’s University (either Early Action, Early Decision or Regular Decision) for the Fall of 2027. Please note: You do not need to be admitted to SJU before you apply to the McNulty Program
  • Must be interested in majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Chemical Biology, Data Science, Environmental Science, Information Technology or Neuroscience
  • Should have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

For the 2026-27 application cycle, the submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional.  

How to Apply

  • Application Deadline is February 1, 2027.
  • Applicants must have already applied to Saint Joseph's University for admission, and use their email address and assigned password for access to this (and all) scholarship applications
  • Online Application includes current resume, essay and list of senior year courses.  If an applicant has taken AP classes in high school, we strongly encourage her to submit her AP tests scores as part of the McNulty Program application.  These can be self-reported on the resume or course list.  
  • Letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher.
    • Can be written by the same teacher who wrote the applicant's college admissions letter, but should be a different letter that is geared toward admission to the McNulty Program
    • Should address the applicant’s specific qualifications for the McNulty Scholarship
    • Should be submitted (PDF preferred) by February 1, 2027, directly to the McNulty Program Manager by email to mcnultyscholars@sju.edu.

Selection Process

  • 18 finalists will be invited for an on-campus visit and interview with the Faculty Selection Committee on March 19-20, 2027
  • Six finalists will be awarded 4-year, full-tuition scholarships
  • Scholarship recipients will be notified by letter by April 1, 2027.

Letters of recommendation and questions pertaining to the scholarship should be addressed to:

Ms. Shani Nuckols
McNulty Program Manager
Saint Joseph’s University
5600 City Avenue, Science Center Room 107-D
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(610) 660-1825 / mcnultyscholars@sju.edu