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Eighteen North Suburban High School Graduates Named 2009 Medtronic Scholars

Medtronic Foundation to Award Students Four-Year Scholarships

MINNEAPOLIS – June 16 – The Medtronic Foundation today announced that 18 students have been selected as 2009 Medtronic Scholars. Each will receive a four-year scholarship for $16,000, as well as support services to assist them in their collegiate studies. Comprised of students from nine Twin Cities’ north suburban high schools, the class of 2009 Medtronic Scholars will be honored at a June 18, 2009 celebration at Medtronic World Headquarters in Fridley.

Medtronic Scholars were chosen for their academic records, demonstrated leadership, community service and participation in extra-curricular activities. Recipients include:

Student	High School	College Attending
Danny Vang	Blaine	University of Minnesota, Duluth
Jonathan Zarling	Blaine	Luther College
William Martin	Brooklyn Center	University of Minnesota
Lao Pha	Brooklyn Center	University of Minnesota
Tenneh Massaquoi	Columbia Heights	Drake University
Nhou Xiong	Columbia Heights	University of Minnesota
Morgan Bobo	Coon Rapids	University of Minnesota
Anthony Raeker	Coon Rapids	University of Minnesota
Benjamin Jesser	Fridley	University of Wisc., Eau Claire
Kate Parrott	Fridley	University of Minnesota
Maria Nelson	Irondale	University of Minnesota
Alaa Sakallah	Irondale	University of Minnesota
Laura Grittner	Mounds View	Luther College
Louisa Savereide	Mounds View	University of Minnesota
Jordan Graen	Park Center	Coe College
Alexander Pierce	Park Center	Northwestern, St. Paul
Brigitte Brown	Spring Lake Park	University of Wisconsin
Phillip Splettstoezer	Spring Lake Park	University of Wisconsin

“The Medtronic Scholars represent talented students from the northern suburbs who are committed to continuing their education,” said David Etzwiler, executive director of the Medtronic Foundation. “We recognize these students for their achievements, and we look forward to seeing their success in future endeavors in education and in our communities.”

This is the second year of the Medtronic Scholars program, with the Medtronic Foundation continuing to add 18 scholars each year, offering a total of $810,000 in scholarships to area students through the year 2011. Since 1999, The Medtronic Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in educational grants to north suburban school districts, primarily directed to K-12 science programs.

The Medtronic Scholars program was created in partnership with Wallin Education Partners, which will administer the scholarships to winning students along with support services. Since 1991, the program has awarded approximately 2,000 scholarships and $20 million dollars in funds to deserving students from Minneapolis, Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul district high schools.

About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT, www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is the global leader in medical technology – alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world. The Medtronic Foundation is committed to improving the health of people and communities. Its grant making is focused in three areas: health, education and community.

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