Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and earned an overall GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale). A student may be accepted with less than a 2.75 GPA on a provisional basis. We prefer applicants have at least one to three years of relevant professional or volunteer experience. Qualified students are admitted on a space-available basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Please submit the following: 

1. Completed application form (online or paper version) with non-refundable application fee of $25;
2. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended;
3. Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues or supervisors who can comment about the applicant's professional and/or volunteer experience in development;
4. A statement of purpose noting: 
             (a) reasons for interest in the program, 
             (b) professional career goals, and 
             (c) relevant professional and/or volunteer experience

    Mail all application materials to:
   
   Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
   Philanthropy & Development Program
   700 Terrace Heights #77
   Winona MN 55987-1399
   Telephone: 507-457-7500
   Fax: 507-457-1752
   Toll free: 800-635-5987
   philanthropy@smumn.edu

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   Scholarship Information
   
   International Student Financial Aid Application 2008-09