MASTER OF ARTS IN BUDDHIST STUDIES: ONLINE APPLICATION


Spring 2010 Full-time Entry
Please email program@maitripa.org with any questions.


PLEASE READ ALL THESE STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING:


1. APPLICATION FORM: COMING IN OCTOBER 2009 FOR SPRING 2010 SEMESTER: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BASIC APPLICATION FORM: This is a Word document that you can fill in electronically and then please email the completed form in Word or PDF format to: program@maitripa.org and put APPLICATION in subject line


2. ESSAY & STATEMENT OF INTERESTS: Compose a typed, double-spaced Essay & Statement of Interest (not to exceed 5 pages) as follows.

For the Essay: Please give a description of the development of your spiritual life, including a discussion of the development of your faith, practice, and belief systems.

For the Statement of Interest: Please inclue discussions of your goals in applying to this progrma, how you see this program relating to your personal and/or professional life, how you intend to use this training, and what about Maitripa College appeals to you the most.

Email in Word or PDF format to: program@maitripa.org and put APPLICATION ESSAY in subject line.


3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation must be filled out and mailed to Maitripa. These must be on forms provided and not from friends or family members. Click here to download and print the Letter of Recommendation Forms.


4. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts from previously attended post-secondary educational institutions, showing completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution must be either sent directly to Maitripa College or submitted in a sealed envelope by you. In either case, mail the transcripts to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214


5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Documentation providing proof of sufficient financial means to cover cost of living and tuition for at least one year of studies (click here for more information for international students).


6. OPTIONAL GRE SCORES: If wished, you may send your GRE score to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214


7. $25 APPLICATION FEE: After you have submitted the online form, CLICK HERE TO PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE $25 APPLICATION FEE by secure credit card online; your application is not complete until this fee is paid.


Maitripa College | 1119 SE Market Street | Portland, Oregon USA 97214 | phone: 503-235-2477 | email: info@maitripa.org | fax: 503-231-6408