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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 Idaho high school seniors Laura Coulter and Aaron Smith will each receive a $25,000 scholarship as a part of 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. Micron will honor Coulter of Bishop Kelly High School and Smith of Fruitland High School during a mentoring day at its headquarters and an awards banquet in June with Micron President Mark Durcan and other company and Foundation leaders.

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. Throughout the years, 18 Idaho students in this program have attended some of the most prestigious universities in the country and been awarded $352,500.

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; Idaho schools have received $19,000.

Scholarships and grants are awarded annually to only two students and high schools from each of the states of Idaho, Utah and Virginia. For complete list of scholarship recipients, biographies, and photographs, visit Micron's media kit at www.micron.com/media/2008mediakit/micron_scholars08.

Biographies

Laura Coulter, of Boise, is a five time Science Olympiad medal winner, a student athlete, and a leader in the Bishop Kelly High School community. She earned the Outstanding Student Award in pre-calculus and served as an officer in Bishop Kelly's very active French Club. Laura also participated on the cross country and track team during all four years and managed statistics for the Bishop Kelly boy's basketball team. Laura plans to attend Villanova University in Pennsylvania where she will study mechanical engineering.

Aaron Smith, of Fruitland, exemplifies scholastic, technical, and athletic excellence. He is ranked number one in his class at Fruitland High School. He is a member of the Physics club and Business Professionals of America, where he earned awards at the regional, state and national levels. Aaron is also captain of Fruitland High School's varsity football and varsity track teams. Aaron plans to attend Brigham Young University and major in electrical engineering.

About The Micron Science and Technology Program

The Micron Science and Technology Scholars 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. 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.

Applications for the 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 DRAM, 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.

Bishop Kelly High School and Fruitland High School Each Receive
Additional $1,000 Grant for Science and Technology Programs