M.A. in Philanthropy & Development
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota reserves the right not to award a scholarship if no qualified applications are received. In circumstances where no candidates meet all the eligibility criteria, the university will exercise its best judgment in awarding the scholarship to the student(s) whose characteristics most closely match the established eligibility criteria. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota reserves the right not to award a scholarship if no qualified applications are received. In circumstances where no candidates meet all the eligibility criteria, the university will exercise its best judgment in awarding the scholarship to the student(s) whose characteristics most closely match the established eligibility criteria.
The Philanthropy & Development Alumni Scholarship
This is an endowed scholarship established through the generosity of alumni of the M.A. in Philanthropy and Development Program.
Eligibility Requirements:
Admission to the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Demonstrated financial need (applicants must submit a graduate FAFSA form)
Awards:
One or more annual awards may be made
The annual award amount will be determined in accordance with the applied endowment income distribution policy in effect at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1 prior to the summer session
Scholarship Renewal:
The scholarship is not automatically renewed. Annual application is required.
Students applying for scholarship renewal must be making satisfactory academic progress in the program (3.0 GPA or higher).
To apply for the Philanthropy & Development Alumni Scholarship, please use the following form:
Tim Burchill Scholarship Formerly the Metanoia Scholarship
Originally named The Metanoia Scholarship, this award was established by Tim Burchill, founding president of The Metanoia Group. The Metanoia Group, founded in 1989, provided service to non-profit organizations, mainly those with a religious affiliation. These services included consulting across a broad spectrum of activities including development, strategic planning, fund raising, mission and vision development, and public relations. Tim Burchill created this need-based scholarship to encourage graduate students to pursue an advanced degree in Philanthropy & Development at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Tim co-founded the Master of Arts program in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary's and taught in the program from its inception until the time of his death in February 2007. The scholarship was renamed in Tim's honor and memory upon his death. The scholarship currently awards nearly $7,000 annually to one or more graduate students.
Eligibility Requirements:
Admission to the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Demonstrated financial need (applicants must submit a graduate FAFSA form)
Awards:
One or more annual awards may be made
The annual award amount will be determined in accordance with the applied endowment income distribution policy in effect at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1 prior to the summer session
Scholarship Renewal:
The scholarship is not automatically renewed. Annual application is required.
Students applying for scholarship renewal must be making satisfactory academic progress in the program (3.0 GPA or higher).
To apply for the Tim Burchill Scholarship, please use the following form:
F. Walter and Mary Ann Riebenack Scholarship
Walter and Mary Ann Riebenack, parents of a program alumnus, funded this endowed scholarship to benefit students in the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Admission to the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Demonstrated financial need (applicants must submit a graduate FAFSA form)
Preferences (in order of priority):
- Current resident of New York City
- Someone who attended both elementary school and secondary school in New York City
- Resident of Fort Wayne , Indiana
- Other qualified student
Awards:
One or more annual awards may be made.
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1 prior to the summer session
Scholarship Renewal:
The scholarship is not automatically renewed. Annual application is required.
Students applying for scholarship renewal must be making satisfactory academic progress in the program (3.0 GPA or higher).
To apply for the F. Walter and Mary Ann Riebenack Scholarship, please use the following form:
Evert Scholarship Fund
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous benefactor, Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate and Professional Programs is pleased to announce the availability of four $2,500 scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year. The final selection for the Evert Scholarship will be made by a School of Graduate and Professional Programs Scholarship Administrative Committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate level program in Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate and Professional Programs
- Have completed at least six credits toward a degree
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale from all graduate work at Saint Mary’s University
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate leadership within the business or education community
- Demonstrate community involvement and/or civic participation
- Have a desire to conduct academic research at the graduate level
Awards:
Four (4) awards of a mninmum of $2,500
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1(selection and notification of awards by July 1)
To apply for the Evert Scholarship, please use the following form:
The Wendy Zufelt-Baxter Academic Excellence and Philanthropic Passion Award
Thanks to the generosity of Wendy Zufelt-Baxter, Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate and Professional Programs is pleased to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year. The final selection for the Award will be made by a School of Graduate and Professional Programs Scholarship Administrative Committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
Admission to the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Program
- Be enrolled in a graduate level program in Saint Mary’s University School of Graduate and Professional Programs.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate leadership within the business or education community
- Demonstrate community involvement and/or civic participation
- Have a desire to conduct academic research at the graduate level
Award:
$500. Annual application is required
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1
Applicants for the Wendy Zufelt-Baxter Academic Excellence and Philanthropic Passion Award, please use the following form:
The Curry Scholarship
David Curry, Cohort 15 alumnus of the program, funded this endowed scholarship to benefit students in the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The first award will be made to a member of Cohort 18 and is renewable for an additional two years. The final selection for the Award will be made by a School of Graduate and Professional Programs Scholarship Administrative Committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
Admission to the M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Program
- Demonstrated financial need (applicants must submit a graduate FAFSA form)
- Remain in good academic standing
- Complete all graduation requirements by the end of the third year
Award:
$1,000. Annual application is required
Selection:
An internal committee will select the recipient(s)
Deadline for application is May 1
To apply for the Curry Scholarship, please use the following form:
If you are an international student seeking financial aid, please use the following form: