Apr 30, 2012

Eighteen North Suburban High School Graduates Named 2012 Medtronic Scholars

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...

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

    

College Attending
--   Jean Diaz     Blaine     Iowa State University
--   Amanda Weitgenant     Blaine     North Dakota State University
--   Alyssa Rodriguez     Brooklyn Center     Undecided
--   Gina Xiong     Brooklyn Center     University of MN - TC
--   Rebecca Bluhm     Columbia Heights     University of MN - TC
--   Angelica Toledo     Columbia Heights     Undecided
--   Andrea Deerberg     Coon Rapids     University of MN - TC
--   Hawi Tilahune     Coon Rapids     Macalester College
--   Damaris Santiago Ojeda     Fridley     Augsburg College
--   Meian Yu     Fridley     University of MN - TC
--   Jordan Anderson     Irondale     University of MN - TC
--   Matthew Johnson     Irondale     St. Olaf College
--   Holly Israelson     Mounds View     University of MN - TC
--   Matthew Wildes     Mounds View     Hamline University
--   Michael LeRoy     Park Center     Augsburg College
--   Jake Schultz     Park Center     St. Johns University
--   Erich Erdmann     Spring Lake Park     University of MN - TC
--   Vivian Nguyen     Spring Lake Park     University of MN - TC
                 

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