The Institute nominates only the top five to eight applicants for consideration. Seeks to assist graduate programs in enhancing diversity by recruiting and supporting students who otherwise might not have an opportunity for graduate education because of their background. United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible and must be nominated by the Humphrey Institute. Applicants must be from Duluth or Northeastern Minnesota. Applicants must submit a brief statement describing their qualifications.
Awards vary in amount and are based on academic merit.
Recipients qualify to pay tuition lower than the in-state tuition rate. Applies to Minnesota residents and nonresidents. The MacArthur Interdisciplinary Program on Peace and International Cooperation encourages study and research on the issues of peace, social change, security, and international cooperation as they relate to contemporary developing societies. Applicants must have backgrounds and interests relevant to these central issues and must plan on pursuing a course of study in international development. The Humphrey Institute nominates applicants.