The MnTech Foundation is accepting applications for the STEM Scholarships 2021 until May 15, 2021. The winners will be announced at the Tekne Awards on November 17, 2021. Any Minnesota undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines can apply for these scholarships.These $2500 and $5000 awards include internship opportunities at MnTech member companies. MnTech Foundation wants to support diversity in this application and award process. Additionally, even health science majors whose studies will not lead to participation in direct patient care can apply. Most of these scholarships are supported by the MnTech Foundation, while some are sponsored by Minnesota technology companies and organizations.
STEM scholarships can be useful to fund the expensive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses and programs. Scholarships are financial aids awards designed to help students to pay for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a college or university. These prestigious awards make education easier to access because one of the popular reasons students drop out and cannot complete their education is financial difficulties. With scholarships, students can pay part of the tuition or full tuition and concentrate solely on studies.
The Minnesota Technology Association fuels the success of Minnesota’s innovation economy. They believe that Minnesota’s technology-driven companies achieve the greatest success when they have access to exceptional talent, dedicated public policy advocates, and are part of an innovative, inclusive technology community. The Minnesota Technology Association has helped nurture each of these attributes within the state, enabling Minnesota technology-driven businesses, professionals, and communities to thrive for more than thirty years. Thousands of technology professionals make meaningful connections and advance their careers through MnTech’s respected programs, educational opportunities, and networking events every year.The Minnesota Technology Association also leads the charge in advancing tech-related public policy issues to Minnesota’s state capitol and serve as the local affiliate of TECNA, the Technology Councils of North America.
Brief Description
Refer to the below table for more details of the scholarship:
| Organization | Minnesota Technology Association |
| Educational Level | Undergraduate or sophomore |
| Subjects | STEM |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Multiple |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Nationality | Various |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | Registration |
Who May Be Eligible
- Undergraduate students in a STEM field or in STEM teaching
- Only students with sophomore through senior academic status in the current school year may apply
- Students must be enrolled at a recognized Minnesota-based higher education institution
- Students must be enrolled in an educational institution by the fall term of 2021
How to Apply
To win the scholarship, students can register an account, login to the account and complete the information to submit the entry.
Supporting Documents
- Registration
Benefits
This Minnesota Technology Association STEM Scholarship gives away $2500 and $5000 awards, which also include internship opportunities at MnTech member companies. MnTech Foundation wants to support diversity in this application and award process.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the MnTech Foundation 2021 scholarships is open until May 15, 2021, and winners will be announced at the Tekne Awards on November 17, 2021.
