Minnesota High Tech Foundation (MHTF)
MHTF Programs
The Minnesota High Tech Foundation (MHTF) is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 corporation founded in 1985 to promote and support excellence in science, math and technology education. The Foundation educates Minnesotans about the importance of a strong technology-based economy through outreach.
In 2005 MHTF, in partnership with MHTA, incorporated a silent auction into the Minnesota Tekne Awards venue, to raise money for scholarships and other educational activities. Additionally, MHTF serves as fiscal agent for the 3M TWIST program, and has been involved as an advocate for other non-profit educational programs that benefit our tech-based economy.
MHTF Contact Information
For more information about the MHTF, contact Taylor Pettis, tpettis@mhta.org or 952-230-4560.
Minnesota High Tech Scholarship Application
The Minnesota High Tech Foundation will award $2,000 scholarships to undergraduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Scholarships will be awarded to students from the University of Minnesota, students of MNSCU schools and students of Minnesota Private Colleges. 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.
2008 MHTF Scholarship Application
MHTF Board of Directors
- Ann Thureen, Vice President, Product Development and Technology, Unisys and Chair of the MHTF Board of Directors
- Charlie Berkowitz, Chief Marketing Officer, Deloitte
- Doug Carnival, Partner, McGrann Shea Anderson Carnival Straughn & Lamb
- Jane Casto, Vice President, RD&E Engineering Technologies, Ecolab
- Gail O'Kane, Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- Kay O'Keefe, Consultant, retired Medtronic Foundation
- Bill Linder-Scholer, Executive Director, ADC Foundation
- Kate Rubin, President, Minnesota High Tech Association
