The University of Minnesota, based in St. Paul, MN offers a fully funded Master of Social Work. The MSW program is the preparation of students for advanced social work practice and leadership in the following areas: clinical mental health; community practice; families and children; health, disability, and aging. The School of Social Work offers financial support for social work MSW and Ph.D. students through training grants, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. Social work scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of need and merit and are made possible through donations to the School of Social Work.