Eligibility
The Murray Institute funds a wide range of graduate degrees and certification programs for individuals involved in the educational ministries of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. All academic degrees and certificates are awarded by the University of St. Thomas.
Participants enrolled in a Murray supported graduate degree or certificate program must adhere to the expected outcomes of their individual program handbook and achieve adequate and successful progression towards program completion.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admission to a Murray-funded graduate academic program at the University of St. Thomas, candidates must meet certain employment and academic requirements as well as program completion requirements.
Employment Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Be employed through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in educational ministries (e.g., Catholic school teachers and administrators, parish religious educators, and directors of religious education). No minimum years of service are required.
- Obtain support from their principal or pastor and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
- Commit to working within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for the duration of the program and up to 3 years upon completion of the program.
Academic Requirements
Murray applicants must meet the academic requirements of the program they are applying to. Please refer to the Approved Programs page for links to information.
Employment Requirements
Employment Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Be employed through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in educational ministries (e.g., Catholic school teachers and administrators, parish religious educators, and directors of religious education). No minimum years of service are required.
- Obtain support from their principal or pastor and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
- Commit to working within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for the duration of the program and up to 3 years upon completion of the program.
Academic Requirements
Academic Requirements
Murray applicants must meet the academic requirements of the program they are applying to. Please refer to the Approved Programs page for links to information.
How to Apply
The Murray Institute funding application is embedded within the University of St. Thomas graduate application of Murray-approved programs. Learn more about the application process, required documentation, and the steps to apply for Murray Institute funding.