Our Mission
The mission of the Montana Tech Foundation is to advance the teaching, research and public service endeavors of Montana Tech by generating private contributions to supplement the institution's state and federal revenues for capital, operating and student assistance funds. The Foundation is the catalyst and channel through which gifts and donation income flow to provide instantaneous and long-term support for Montana Tech and all of its programs.
Our Vision
The Montana Tech Foundation is a premier boutique higher education nonprofit serving Montana. Since 1967, the Foundation has partnered with alumni, friends, industry, and community to advance Montana Tech by stewarding philanthropic investments that strengthen academic excellence and student success. Through collaboration across the University community, the Foundation fosters a culture of philanthropy that supports Montana Tech today and into the future.
The Montana Tech Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization which qualifies under the provisions of IRS code 501(c)(3) and serves as the official development office for Montana Tech. The Foundation is dedicated to operate exclusively for the purpose of encouraging, promoting and supporting the educational programs and scholarly pursuits of Montana Technological University.
in student scholarships
to recruit and retain talented faculty
for academic programs
Montana Technological University is proud to announce the development of a rugged terrain test bed facility for unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, other types of robotics that utilize photonic sensor systems at its 150-acre Energy, Environment, & Innovation Field Campus, which is adjacent to the west side of campus.
Montana Technological University has been named the #1 college in Montana by Niche.com, the country’s leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools.
National industry leaders stressed the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to solving global energy issues in a panel hosted Sept. 22 at Montana Technological University.
Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies at Montana Technological University is seeking volunteers to support its Watershed Science Program during the upcoming spring field season.
Following a comprehensive national search, Montana Technological University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Katie Hailer as Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
Montana Technological University has been recognized as a 2025 Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education, a new designation highlighting colleges and universities with significant research activity.