U OF M, TWIN CITIES
McCARY SCHOLAR
Southwest High School 2004
Derek is majoring in chemistry and already working in research at 3M. He plans to attend graduate school and study the applications of chemistry in green energy and technology. In his free time, he competes in triathlons and volunteers for the Animal Humane Society.
U OF M, TWIN CITIES
SAMPSON SCHOLAR
Southwest High School 2008
Hannah is majoring in aerospace engineering. Her interest in engineering was sparked during a trip to Space Camp in middle school sponsored by the GEMS program (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science). Her ultimate goal is to work for NASA or an aerospace company such as Lockheed Martin.
U OF M, TWIN CITIES GRADUATE
ERIC SCHOLAR
South High School 2001
Lisa, along with the Minneapolis-based Indigenous Peoples Task Force, is coordinating a program to help Native American women fight tobacco addiction. She graduated with a sociology degree from the University of Minnesota in 2006 and plans to pursue an advanced degree in American studies or history so that she may someday be able to teach in a community or tribal college.
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
RONALD SCHOLAR
Washburn High School 2006
Katie was a summer intern for Senator Amy Klobuchar and has political aspirations herself. Double-majoring in sociology and gender studies, she works as a teaching assistant on campus and is treasurer of the Zeta Chi Phi multicultural sorority.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
MEDTRONIC SCHOLAR
Blaine High School 2008
With the help of the Medtronic Scholarship, Tiffany has been able to follow her dream of attending Howard University. Attending a historically black college or university (HBCU) is important to her because “studying Black history isn’t the same as being a part of it.” Tiffany is studying political science and plans to attend law school after graduation.
UW, MADISON
WALLIN SCHOLAR
South High School 2006
Jim is currently studying computer engineering and Scandinavian studies. Having just returned from a study abroad program in Ireland, he hopes to also study in Sweden before he graduates. After graduation, his goal is to work in small electronics and embedded systems manufacturing and design. Outside of his studies, Jim enjoys playing on the UW ultimate frisbee team.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS GRADUATE
CORNWELL SCHOLAR
South High School 2002
Sousada currently teaches math at Dunwoody Academy High School in north Minneapolis. She is also in graduate school earning a master’s degree in education, with a goal of eventually earning a doctorate. During her time at St. Thomas, she was able to study in China, Spain, and South Africa. She credits her travel and immigration experience with making her a better teacher.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
CORNWELL SCHOLAR
Patrick Henry High School 2006
For many years, Elzie has dreamed of becoming a business entrepreneur and his college education will enable him to make that dream a reality. He is currently participating in the entrepreneurship society at St. Thomas, a food delivery startup, music production and serving as a tutor and mentor.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
HOLMAN SCHOLAR
Como Park High School 2008
Whether serving as the St. Paul Winter Carnival “Queen of the Snowflakes” or using her American Sign Language and math skills to assist middle and elementary school students, Ashleigh puts forth her best effort in everything she does. Ashleigh is majoring in electrical engineering and minoring in ASL at the University of St. Thomas with the goal of helping to create products to increase communication options for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
CORNWELL SCHOLAR
Edison High School 2001
Currently in graduate school in ethnic studies, Vang Tou credits the advising and financial help from the program as essential to his success. After receiving his M.S. degree, Vang Tou plans on entering a doctoral program. He has also been a graduate senator for MSU, the treasurer for the Hmong Student Association, and is currently a graduate assistant.
U OF M, TWIN CITIES
HOLMAN & ALPHA KAPPA PSI SCHOLAR
South High School 2007
Jiake will graduate in two years as opposed to the usual four due to college credits he earned in high school. After graduation he wants to obtain a position in investment finance, corporate finance, or consulting. He has a Thomson Reuters financial analyst internship and also works as a communications specialist for the Management Information Systems Research Center, a non-profit organization at the Carlson School of Management.
COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT GRADUATE
WALLIN SCHOLAR
Roosevelt High School 2004
A recent graduate of St. Ben’s, Maria plans on attending a Ph.D. program in psychology. In college, she was active in the student senate and in the I Lead Program. Her long-term goals include research, teaching, and contributing to the well being of her Latino community. Maria firmly believes in the transformative power of education for herself, her family, and for her community.
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
WALLIN SCHOLAR
Champlin Park High School 2007
When he is not starting for the Gustavus football team or playing his baritone sax in a quartet, you can find Chris preparing for a future medical career. A longtime volunteer for a local hospital, Chris combines his interests in biochemistry with his commitment to community service. Chris was admitted in 2009 to the Minnesota Future Doctors’ Program through the U of M.
U OF M, TWIN CITIES GRADUATE
WALLIN SCHOLAR
Patrick Henry High School 2003
Thouni is currently working in Laos for Village Focus International and playing on the Lao Women’s Rugby National Team, the Vientiane Lions, for which she is also on the board of directors and serves as the public relations chair. Her dream is to run a non-profit organization that advances the interests of Lao people.
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In 1992, Winston and Maxine Wallin started a scholarship program at South High School in Minneapolis for highly capable students from low and moderate income families. Recognizing a broader need, the Wallins extended their scholarship program to graduates of all Minneapolis public high schools beginning in 2000. The scholarship program was converted to a private operating foundation and the program continues to grow as additional donor partners join and provide "named" scholarships. With the addition of scholars from Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul public high schools, students from the state’s three largest school districts are now represented. Through a partnership with the Medtronic Foundation, the reach of the scholarships has been expanded to include students from Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Irondale, Mounds View, Park Center, and Spring Lake Park high schools. Our newest partner, 3M, will provide scholarships for students from St. Paul majoring in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics In 1992, Winston and Maxine Wallin started a scholarship program at South High School in Minneapolis for highly capable students from low and moderate income families. Recognizing a broader need, the Wallins extended their scholarship program to graduates of all Minneapolis public high schools beginning in 2000. The scholarship program was converted to a private operating foundation and the program continues to grow as additional donor partners join and provide "named" scholarships. With the addition of scholars from Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul public high schools, students from the state’s three largest school districts are now represented. Through a partnership with the Medtronic Foundation, the reach of the scholarships has been expanded to include students from Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Irondale, Mounds View, Park Center, and Spring Lake Park high schools. Our newest partner, 3M, will provide scholarships for students from St. Paul majoring in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). |
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