Higher Education Giving

Successful Students
We invest primarily in technical, engineering and business schools, and efforts that further teaching and learning. Our grants make learning different for students – different in the sense they are engaged because of new facilities, curriculum or programs. Our goal is to help students prepare for future opportunities in an ever-changing world.

Why We Give to Higher Education

• To advance teaching and learning in science, engineering and business.
  
• To increase participation by underrepresented people in these fields.
  
• To establish a link with K-12 education through professional development for teachers and college readiness for students.

Highlights

St. Olaf College and the Sciences
Young scientists and math whizzes at St. Olaf College will have a new high-tech place to learn.

The 3M Foundation instituted a special 3-1 match on employee and retiree gifts for a new science facility. In just three months, $189,918 was raised far surpassing the $150,000 goal. The combined gift is $689,918. More

MentorNet - A New Statewide Initiative
MentorNet in San Jose, Calif., received a $50,000 grant to launch Minnesota MentorNet with a pilot that involves seven postsecondary institutions. The program matches college students studying science and engineering with professionals working in industry, government and higher education. More