Class of 1964 Scholarship
The Class of 1964 is “Forever”
The Minnetonka High School Class of 1964 Scholarship was established in 2019 and we award a scholarship annually to a Minnetonka graduating senior. This year our class will award a $2,500 scholarship, our largest so far. Our fund balance stands at over $60,000, and since we have now reached the Endowed Level, our scholarships will continue FOREVER. Now our goal is to increase these awards in size and/or in number!
Three Ways to support the only scholarship awarded by a Minnetonka High School Class
Planned Giving
Make a Legacy Donation
A Legacy of Skipper Pride
Demonstrating your commitment to the Class of 1964 Scholarship and the Minnetonka Public Schools through a planned gift is a lasting way to support Minnetonka students.
Sample Bequest Language Here are language samples for three outright gift provisions, which are educational only. You are encouraged to seek legal counsel when considering any estate plans or planned gifts.
Specific Bequest
to the Class of 1964 Scholarship,
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give ________________ (describe asset) to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund
, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."
Cash Bequest
to the Class of 1964 Scholarship,
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give _____ Dollars ($_____) to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund
, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."
Residuary Bequest
to the Class of 1964 Scholarship,
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
"I give the residue (or _____ percent of the residue) of my estate to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund
, Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345, to further the objectives and purposes of the Foundation."
memorialize a Deceased Classmate
Many have chosen to memorialize a deceased classmate by contributing $64 in their name, but you can choose an amount that is comfortable for you.
To Make a Donation in Memory of a Deceased Classmate Click Here
If you'd prefer to make a donation by check, please mail it to:
Jill Howe, Foundation ED
5621 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
Make checks payable to "Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation," and if it memorializes a deceased classmate, indicate the person’s name. Also write in the memo section of your check: Class of ’64 or simply “64.”
Honor a Teacher, Coach or Mentor
Celebrating the impact a teacher, coach or mentor had in your life is a moving way to connect lovingly with the person whose role meant so much to you.
To make a donation in honor of a teacher, coach or mentor, click here
If you'd prefer to make a donation by check, please mail it to:
Jill Howe, Foundation ED
5621 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Make checks payable to "Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation," and if it is celebrating a teacher, coach or mentor, indicate the person’s name. Also write in the memo section of your check: Class of ’64 or simply “64.”
The need for financial assistance for nearly all students these days is clear, it is substantial and it is increasing. The cost of education goes well beyond tuition and fees, and includes housing, food, books, transportation and school supplies. Even at public colleges these days, other expenses often far exceed just the cost of tuition. And scholarships like ours help worthy students.
Remember the dreams we had in ’64? These students have the same ones, and we can help some great young people take the first steps to achieve them.
See other topics on this page about Legacy Donations as well as the opportunity to memorize a deceased classmate or to honor a former teacher or faculty members.
Thank you for your generosity.
Please consider making a financial gift to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund so we can make other students dreams come true.
Past Scholarship Recipients
- 2025 Luca Chwialkowski, Hennepin Technical College
- 2024 Alisha Shaeffer, University of Wisconsin
- 2023 Skyla Lee, University of Minnesota
- 2022 Julius Nurse, University of Wisconsin, majoring in Aerospace Engineering
- 2021 Helena Moore, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, majoring in Information Systems
- 2020 Anna Lewis, George Fox University
2025 award recipient, Lucas Chwialkowski and Class of 1964 representative, Joe Mullen.
Whether this is your first donation to the class scholarship fund or if you have made donations in the past, thanks to all of you for helping to make these remarkable students' dreams a reality.
Next year and at least every fifth year thereafter, our scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend atwo-year technical trade, community or junior college.
