Medtronic has committed more than $1.9 million in local scholarships to 121 students.
MINNEAPOLIS - May 18, 2015 -Medtronic today announced that 11 students have been selected as 2015 Medtronic Wallin Scholars. Each will receive a four-year scholarship totaling $16,000, as well as support services to assist them in their collegiate studies. Students represent nine Twin Cities' north suburban high schools, and one Minneapolis high school. The class of 2015 Medtronic Wallin Scholars will be honored at a May 18, 2015 celebration at the Medtronic Mounds View campus.
Medtronic Wallin Scholars are chosen for their academic records, demonstrated leadership, community service and participation in extra-curricular activities.
Recipients include:
| Student | High School | College Attending |
| Joseph Carlson | Blaine | University of St. Thomas |
| Amanda Ferry | Brooklyn Center | St. Cloud State University |
| Victoria Campoverde | Columbia Heights | Minnesota - Twin Cities |
| Mandy Duong | Coon Rapids | Carleton College |
| Jennifer Chamu | Cristo Rey Jesuit | University of St. Thomas |
| Yuri Garcia-Pena | Cristo Rey Jesuit | Augsburg College |
| Mary Yocum | Fridley | Wisconsin - Madison |
| Jack Marchiafava | Irondale | Wisconsin - Eau Claire |
| Ana Daniela Paraiso | Mounds View | Bethel College |
| Mohit Uppal | Park Center | Minnesota - Twin Cities |
| Jacob Ramirez | Spring Lake Park | Minnesota - Twin Cities |
This is the eighth year of the Medtronic Wallin Scholars program, with Medtronic continuing to add scholars each year. To date, more than $1.9 million has been committed to 121 local scholars through this program. Many of the scholars are pursuing careers as healthcare professionals in order to address health disparities.
The Medtronic Wallin Scholars program was created in partnership with Wallin Education Partners, which will administer the scholarships and provide comprehensive scholar services to award winners to help ensure college graduation. Founded in 1992 by former Medtronic CEO Win Wallin, the Wallin Education Partners program has awarded 4,000 scholarships and more than $43 million dollars to support high-potential students with financial need from Minneapolis, Anoka-Hennepin, St. Paul and North Metro district high schools.
About Medtronic and Medtronic Philanthropy
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic Philanthropy focuses on supporting health and health access initiatives in communities where Medtronic employees live and give.
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