Micron Foundation Awards $150,000 in Scholarships to Six Students

2008-05-19 23:58:49 -

www.micron.com/foundation - Micron Technology Foundation, Inc. Jill Thompson, Media Relations 208-368-4400 jtthompson@micron.com The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., announced today the names of six outstanding students who will receive a total of $150,000 over the next four years through the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program. The program is designed to recognize and reward students who exhibit superior academic and leadership skills and to encourage their pursuit of careers in high technology. Scholarships are focused on students planning to major in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, physics or chemistry. Each of the following students will receive a $25,000 scholarship.

-- Laura Coulter, Boise, Idaho, Bishop Kelly High School

-- Aaron Smith, Fruitland, Idaho, Fruitland High School

-- Jared Bruton, Duchesne, Utah, Duchesne High School

-- Anne Wright, Provo, Utah, Timpview High School

-- Richard Alt II, Falmouth, Virginia, Stafford Senior High School

-- Sappho Gilbert, McLean, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Since its inception in 2001, the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program has positively impacted the lives of nearly 100 students by providing more than $1.5 million in scholarships and invaluable industry experience through mentorship and other opportunities. As a part of the award, Micron also grants the scholars' high school $1,000 to use for science and technology programs. Micron has granted high schools a total of $92,000.

Scholarships and grants are awarded annually to only two students and high schools from each of the states of Idaho, Utah and Virginia. Along with superior academic skills, a student's community leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities is carefully considered during the unique interview process in which semi-finalists are flown to Micron's headquarters for a panel interview with company officers and Foundation representatives. The scholars program focuses on students planning to major in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, physics or chemistry.

In addition to financial assistance, Micron offers scholars leadership and mentoring opportunities at its headquarters, located in Boise, June 25-27, 2008. Scholarship recipients interact with senior scientists, engineers and company officers while they participate in an on-site job-shadow program with their Micron mentors. All activities during their time at Micron are designed to help students explore their potential, forge new relationships, and discover the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

For complete list of scholarship recipients, biographies, and photographs, visit Micron's media kit at www.micron.com/media/2008mediakit/micron_scholars08.

Applications for the MSTS program are available to high school students beginning in the fall of their senior year through high school counselors or the Internet, at www.micron.com/scholars. The 2009 postmark deadline for applications is January 21, 2009. Scholarship winners are announced each spring.

About Micron

The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., a private, non-profit organization established in 1999 with a gift from Micron Technology, Inc., is engaged in funding educational efforts and charitable activities. To learn more about the Micron Technology Foundation, visit its web site at www.micron.com/foundation.

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:MU). To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.

Science and Technology Scholarship Program Recognizes Students and
High Schools from Idaho, Utah and Virginia