Application Requirements

Applications for the MHTF scholarship program must be postmarked, emailed or faxed by August 1, 2008, for consideration. Applicants will be notified of award status by October 1, 2008. Recipients of the MHTF scholarship must attend the Minnesota Tekne Awards.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field or in STEM teaching.
2. Only students with sophomore through senior (2008-2009 school year) status from an accredited, Minnesota-based higher education institution may apply. Sophomore status may include students who have achieved this status via advanced placement (AP) credit or post secondary options (PSEO).
3. Preference will be given to students with verifiable unmet need of at least $2,000

For questions on completing the application, please contact Taylor Pettis at 952.230.4560 or tpettis@mhta.org.

About the Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship program is to strengthen Minnesota’s future technology workforce by providing financial support to undergraduate students of accredited, Minnesota-based higher education institutions pursuing careers in STEM or STEM teaching.

Awards will be presented on October 30, 2008, during the Minnesota Tekne Awards, honoring companies, innovations and individuals that positively impact Minnesota's technology-based economy.

Applications will be reviewed by members of the MHTF Board of Directors. The MHTF Board of Directors represents Minnesota companies and higher education institutions committed to the development of a more well-educated workforce for Minnesota’s technology industry. The MHTF Board of Directors supports diversity in the application and award process.