Medtronic Foundation has committed nearly $1.5 million in local
scholarships.
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2012--
The Medtronic Foundation today announced that 18 students have been
selected as 2012 Medtronic Scholars. Each will receive a four-year
scholarship totaling $16,000, as well as support services to assist them
in their collegiate studies. Comprised of students representing nine
Twin Cities’ north suburban high schools, the class of 2012 Medtronic
Scholars will be honored at a May 7, 2012 celebration at Medtronic World
Headquarters in Fridley.
Medtronic Scholars are chosen for their academic records, demonstrated
leadership, community service and participation in extra-curricular
activities. Recipients include:
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High School
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College Attending
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Jean Diaz
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Blaine
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Iowa State University
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Amanda Weitgenant
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Blaine
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North Dakota State University
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Alyssa Rodriguez
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Brooklyn Center
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Undecided
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Gina Xiong
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Brooklyn Center
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University of MN - TC
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Rebecca Bluhm
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Columbia Heights
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University of MN - TC
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Angelica Toledo
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Columbia Heights
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Undecided
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Andrea Deerberg
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Coon Rapids
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University of MN - TC
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Hawi Tilahune
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Coon Rapids
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Macalester College
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Damaris Santiago Ojeda
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Fridley
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Augsburg College
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Meian Yu
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Fridley
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University of MN - TC
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Jordan Anderson
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Irondale
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University of MN - TC
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Matthew Johnson
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Irondale
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St. Olaf College
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Holly Israelson
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Mounds View
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University of MN - TC
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Matthew Wildes
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Mounds View
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Hamline University
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Michael LeRoy
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Park Center
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Augsburg College
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Jake Schultz
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Park Center
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St. Johns University
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Erich Erdmann
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Spring Lake Park
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University of MN - TC
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Vivian Nguyen
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Spring Lake Park
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University of MN - TC
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This is the fifth year of the Medtronic Scholars program, with the
Medtronic Foundation continuing to add 18 scholars each year. To date,
the Medtronic Foundation has committed $1,440,000 to local scholars
through this program.
The Medtronic Scholars program was created in partnership with Wallin
Education Partners, which will administer the scholarships and provide
comprehensive advising services to award winners to help ensure college
graduation. Since 1991, the Wallin Education Partners program has
awarded more than 3,200 scholarships and more than $30 million dollars
to support high-potential students with financial need from Minneapolis,
Anoka-Hennepin, St. Paul and North Metro district high schools.
About the Medtronic Foundation
The Medtronic Foundation is
committed to improving the lives of people around the world living with
chronic disease. Its grant making is focused in three areas: health,
education and community.
About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com),
headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology
– alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of
people worldwide.
Source: Medtronic
Medtronic Foundation
Rich Fischer, 763-505-2975
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