STUDENT INNOVATOR SCHOLARSHIP

Program Overview:

Minnesota Research Fund (MRF) and Minnesota High Tech Foundation (MHTF) are proud to sponsor two Student Innovator Scholarships to be tied in with the Wonders of Technology (WoT) and Minnesota Tekne Awards 2004.

Minnesota Research Fund’s mission is to create economic growth and enhance well-being by funding development and commercialization of technology from Minnesota Educational institutions. The Innovation Display at the Minnesota State Fair’s Wonders of Technology will also focus its message on the process, the players, and the timing of taking an idea to an actual business. MRF supports new ideas and innovations within the school and for students.

The Minnesota High Technology Foundation 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.

Two awards will be awarded: 1 high school and 1 undergraduate.

Scholarship Award:

A scholarship committee will award two student/faculty teams scholarships of $2,000 each..

The finalists will:

• o Be invited to a luncheon in late October.
• o Receive a brief recognition at the Tekne Awards and get access to industry contacts and advice.

The winners will:

• o Be awarded their scholarships at the Minnesota Tekne Awards ceremony.

Eligibility Requirements:

• · Must be a full-time student (high school or undergraduate) attending an academic institution in Minnesota.
• · Based on GPA, past or proposed research project or interests, faculty recommendations, etc. the scholarship committee will determine winner.
• · Must currently be attending or must be used towards tuition at a Minnesota Institution – University of Minnesota, MN State Colleges and Universities, Minnesota Private Colleges and Mayo Nursing/Med Schools.

Application Deadline:

• o All applications must be received by September 30, 2004.

o Advisory committee meets and determines finalists by October 15, 2004.

• o Scholarship awards will be announced at the Minnesota Tekne Awards on November 9, 2004. (A technology industry awards event for MN companies)

Please send the following items to the Minnesota Research Fund:

· The Application Form

· Attach a brief statement (500 words maximum) indicating area(s) of your research interest and outlining your proposed research work or past projects.

· Achievements to date - awards, extra curricular activities

· Provide details of your academic history and your achievements.

· Provide the names and contact information of two academic references.

· Transcript

· Resume

Send information to:

Attn: Scholarship Application

Minnesota Research Fund

1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 251

Saint Paul, MN 55114

Fax to: 651.486.7047 Attn: Amy

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