APPLYING FOR A FELLOWSHIP - ELIGIBILITY

The Foundation has three separate programs that award fellowships to individuals--the Leadership Fellowship Program, the Artist Fellowship Program and the Medical Fellowship Program.

To be eligible for these programs, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and residents of Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota and must have lived in one of these states for at least 12 of the 36 months preceding the application deadline. Residency is determined by voting and paying state taxes. The Leadership Fellowship Program is open to men and women 28 and older, the Artist Fellowship Program is open to Artists 25 and older, and the Medical Fellowship Program is open to physicians 35 and older.

Other eligibility requirements vary for each program. Click on one of the following links for specific eligibility requirements for the Leadership Fellowship Program, the Artist Fellowship Program or the Medical Fellowship Program.