### Question
Can you define what qualified masters degree program means?


### Answer
**Qualified masters degree program** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1136b*:

> a masters degree program that provides a program of instruction in mathematics, engineering, the physical or natural sciences, computer science, information technology, nursing, allied health, or other scientific disciplines in which African Americans are underrepresented and has students enrolled in such program of instruction at the time of application for a grant under this section

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1136b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VII-GRADUATE AND POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part A-Graduate Education Programs > subpart 4-masters degree programs at historically black colleges and universities and predominantly black institutions**

