Minnesota High Technology Foundation

Programs: Fiscal agency programs:3m twist program - the foundation is a fiscal agent for an education program supported by 3m. The foundation processed payments in the amount of approximately $198,872 in 2017 in this program and they received an annual administrative fee of $14,014 in 2017.

mentoring and internships and other program activities:the minnesota high tech foundation is actively engaged to create mentoring experiences and relationships which connect students with experienced professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (stem). In 2017 special projects also included stem experience tours, connecting students with companies to show them what a stem career might consist of. Also included is the minnesota computer history project, creating a whole program around minnesota's impact on the development of the computer. Internships/ student engagement - the minnesota high tech foundation works with our partners and members in the business community to create internships for higher education students in the stem fields. We provide information concerning these opportunities via the website as well as a resource guide for students seeking opportunities within the stem fields.

scholarship programs:the foundation manages a scholarship program focused on undergraduate college students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem). Currently, there are two components: foundation scholarships and named scholarships. The foundation raises funds for both types of scholarships; these scholarships are awarded to students studying in stem fields at accredited minnesota colleges and universities.