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NATIONAL MERIT ® SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
May 23, 2012 Announcement
Contact: Eileen Artemakis Phone: (847) 866-5100
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Advance: For release on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Note to editors: College-sponsored Merit Scholarship ® winners in your
state are listed alphabetically by city following this press release. News
media are encouraged to contact high school principals for additional
information about these outstanding students.
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Today’s announcement is the third National Merit Scholar release in 2012 by National Merit
Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). NMSC named recipients of corporate-sponsored awards on
April 18 and winners of National Merit ® $2500 Scholarships on May 2. Additional recipients
of college-sponsored awards will be announced on July 9. By the conclusion of this year’s
competition, about 8,300 academic champions will have won National Merit Scholarships
worth over $35 million.
College-sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Named
(Evanston, Illinois) More than 2,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by
U.S. colleges and universities were announced today by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC). Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among
the Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution.
These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate
study at the institution financing the scholarship. An additional group of Scholars will be
announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in
the 2012 competition to approximately 4,800.
This year, 197 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards
through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Sponsor colleges and universities include 117
private and 80 public institutions located in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners
College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners announced today are a part of the distinguished
group of about 8,300 high school seniors who will receive National Merit Scholarships
for college undergraduate study worth over $35 million. Earlier this spring, winners of corporatesponsored
Merit Scholarship awards and National Merit ® $2500 Scholarships were announced.
2012 National Merit Scholarship Competition
About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 National Merit
Scholarship competition when they took the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT ® ), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last
fall, approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were named on a state representational basis in numbers
proportional to each state’s percentage of the national total of graduating high school seniors.
Semifinalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than
one percent of the nation’s seniors.
To compete for Merit Scholarship awards, Semifinalists first had to advance to the
Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements. Each Semifinalist was
asked to submit a detailed scholarship application, which included writing an essay and providing
information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists
also had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high
school official, and earn SAT scores that confirmed the qualifying test performance. From the
Semifinalist group, some 15,000 met requirements for Finalist standing, and more than half of
the Finalists will be Merit Scholarship winners in 2012.
NMSC, a not-for-profit corporation that operates without government assistance, was
established in 1955 to conduct the National Merit Scholarship Program. The majority of National
Merit Scholarships provided each year are made possible by the support of approximately 440
independent corporate and college sponsors. These sponsors join NMSC in its efforts to enhance
educational opportunities for America’s scholastically talented youth and to encourage the
pursuit of academic excellence.
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CAUTION: Any attempt to compare high schools on the basis of numbers of Merit
Scholarship winners will lead to erroneous and unsound conclusions. The National Merit
Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and
potential for success in rigorous college studies. The program does not measure the quality or
effectiveness of education within a school, system, or state.
National Merit, Merit Scholarship, Merit Scholar, and the corporate logo are federally registered service marks of National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Jack A. Reeves AITKIN 56431
Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering
AITKIN H. S., AITKIN
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Andrew J. Ludewig ANDOVER 55304
Probable career field: Music
ANOKA H. S., ANOKA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE SCHOLARSHIP
An educational and cultural center for north-central Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire serves about 11,000 students and
offers highly rated programs in Arts, Science, Business, Nursing, Education, and Graduate Studies. Guided by the motto 'Excellence,' the
university's faculty members foster the intellectual, personal and social development of each student. UW-Eau Claire has been called
'Wisconsin's most beautiful campus.'
Michael A. Crain-Flor ANOKA 55303
Probable career field: Computer Science
ANOKA H. S., ANOKA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Reid Barry Anderson APPLE VALLEY 55124
Probable career field: Computer Science
EASTVIEW H. S., APPLE VALLEY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Jane Kathy Kagan APPLE VALLEY 55124
Probable career field: Computer Engineering
EASTVIEW H. S., APPLE VALLEY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Andrew M. Solfest APPLE VALLEY 55124
Probable career field: International Business
EASTVIEW H. S., APPLE VALLEY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Hannah C. Pursley BECKER 55308
Probable career field: Medicine
BECKER H. S., BECKER
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Zachary L. Hewitt BEMIDJI 56601
Probable career field: Electrical Engineering
BEMIDJI H. S., BEMIDJI
NATIONAL MERIT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Iowa State University of Science & Technology, located in Ames, Iowa, is a public land grant university. The university has degree granting
colleges in Science and Humanities, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Education, and Home Economics. The majority of the
nearly 23,000 students live in university housing, fraternities, or sororities. Special programs are provided for gifted students. A beautiful
campus and quality programs attract students from around the world.
Bret Robert Andersen BLAINE 55434
Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering/Medicine
BLAINE H. S., BLAINE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Adam C. Warren BRAINERD 56401
Probable career field: Finance
BRAINERD H. S., BRAINERD
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Kaitlin R. Kasprick BROOKLYN PARK 55443
Probable career field: Environmental Engineering
OSSEO H. S., OSSEO
NATIONAL MERIT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Northwestern University is a major teaching and research institution whose undergraduate campus is located in Evanston, Illinois. Its
full-time undergraduate enrollment includes 7,300 students pursuing programs of study in the Arts and Sciences as well as the specific
professional schools of Education, Social Policy, Engineering, Journalism, Music, and Speech.
Jenny S. Fendos BURNSVILLE 55337
Probable career field: International Business/Psychology
HOMESCHOOL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Nathan D. Klein BURNSVILLE 55337
Probable career field: Chemistry
HOMESCHOOL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Nitin K. Prasad BURNSVILLE 55337
Probable career field: Engineering
EASTVIEW H. S., APPLE VALLEY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Robert Dryke CHANHASSEN 55317
Probable career field: Engineering
MINNETONKA H. S., MINNETONKA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Peter D. Doenges CHASKA 55318
Probable career field: Chemistry
CHASKA H. S., CHASKA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Tobey Thomas COON RAPIDS 55433
Probable career field: Medicine
BLAINE H. S., BLAINE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Leo P. Janas DELANO 55328
Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering
DELANO H. S., DELANO
NATIONAL MERIT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
West Virginia University's tradition of academic excellence includes 25 Rhodes Scholars, 26 Goldwater Scholars, and 16 Truman Scholars.
Over 25,000 students are currently enrolled in 171 majors at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree levels, and in
professional schools of dentistry, law, medicine, and pharmacy. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ranked WVU in
the Doctoral Research Extensive Classification--one of only 151 in the nation.
David J. Anderson DULUTH 55812
Probable career field: Mathematics
MARSHALL SCHOOL, DULUTH
NATIONAL MERIT CARLETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The first private college in the Upper Midwest to have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, Carleton has been committed to academic
excellence since its founding in 1866. The college's 1,000 acre campus is 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Northfield, where its
1,800 resident students and over 140 full-time faculty are near enough to the city to avoid rural isolation, yet far enough away to enjoy the
advantages of small town life in the country.
Laurel M. Eyer DULUTH 55812
Probable career field: Religious Service/Education
MARSHALL SCHOOL, DULUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP
The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive regional university that offers a values-centered, career-oriented
education to more than 10,000 students of all ages. The 5,100 undergraduates choose from 79 majors, and many are involved in volunteer
and service-learning programs as part of the university's mission to actively serve the community. On the graduate level 5,300 students
choose from 45 master's, doctoral, and education specialist programs.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Berit H. Goodge DULUTH 55804
Probable career field: Materials Engineering
DULUTH EAST H. S., DULUTH
NATIONAL MERIT CARLETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The first private college in the Upper Midwest to have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, Carleton has been committed to academic
excellence since its founding in 1866. The college's 1,000 acre campus is 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Northfield, where its
1,800 resident students and over 140 full-time faculty are near enough to the city to avoid rural isolation, yet far enough away to enjoy the
advantages of small town life in the country.
Alexander Q. Anderson EAGAN 55122
Probable career field: Engineering
EAGAN H. S., EAGAN
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Rochester is an independent, coeducational university located in Rochester, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment
of 2,400 men and 1,800 women with 85% in residence. There are eight schools or colleges in the university, including the Eastman School
of Music and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The undergraduate academic calendar features a flexible period in the spring in which
students may undertake special academic projects.
Mikyla R. Carpenter EAGAN 55122
Probable career field: Undecided
EASTVIEW H. S., APPLE VALLEY
NATIONAL MERIT CARLETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The first private college in the Upper Midwest to have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, Carleton has been committed to academic
excellence since its founding in 1866. The college's 1,000 acre campus is 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Northfield, where its
1,800 resident students and over 140 full-time faculty are near enough to the city to avoid rural isolation, yet far enough away to enjoy the
advantages of small town life in the country.
Bridget P. Williams EAGAN 55121
Probable career field: Pharmacy
ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS, RICHFIELD
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Kristin E. Ho EDEN PRAIRIE 55344
Probable career field: Not Reported
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA,
EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Iowa, a coeducational, public institution with ten colleges, offers undergraduate and pre-professional study in the Arts and
Sciences, and professional study in Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Education, Medicine, Dentistry, and Law.
The graduate college has many nationally ranked departments and the libraries contain over two million volumes. Extensive honor,
credit-by-examination and financial aid programs are available to undergraduates.
Emily J. Mattison EDEN PRAIRIE 55346
Probable career field: Electrical Engineering
EDEN PRAIRIE H. S., EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Andrew J. Pollino EDEN PRAIRIE 55347
Probable career field: Chemical Engineering
EDEN PRAIRIE H. S., EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Tyler J. Gieseke EDINA 55435
Probable career field: Journalism/Finance
EDINA H. S., EDINA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Molly S. Little EDINA 55424
Probable career field: Business
EDINA H. S., EDINA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Britta G. Powell EDINA 55439
Probable career field: Undecided
EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY, EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Gustavus Adolphus College is located 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul in St. Peter, Minnesota. It is a four-year coeducational
liberal arts college supported by the Lutheran Church in America. Enrolled are 2,100 full-time students from almost all states and 20 foreign
countries. A 4-1-4 program offers a B.A. degree in over 30 fields as well as many well established pre-professional programs.
Approximately 35% of the seniors continue on to graduate studies.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Krzyszto Stankiewicz EDINA 55410
Probable career field: Science/Engineering
EDINA H. S., EDINA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Nora J. Steinhagen EDINA 55436
Probable career field: International Relations
EDINA H. S., EDINA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Southern California is private, coeducational, nonsectarian, and is located in the heart of the city of Los Angeles.
Undergraduate enrollment is nearly 14,000 students. A College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is complemented by 19 professional and
graduate schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate enrollment is about 12,000.
Phillip M. Knutson ELK RIVER 55330
Probable career field: Mechanical Engineering
ELK RIVER H. S., ELK RIVER
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, founded in 1869, offers over 100 undergraduate and some 15 pre-professional areas of study in the
Colleges of Agriculture; Architecture; Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; Law & Education; Engineering & Technology; Home
Economics; & Dentistry; plus schools of Journalism; Music; Life Sciences; and Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Instruction is
offered in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and, at the graduate level, extensive honors programs.
Shane B. Dirks EXCELSIOR 55331
Probable career field: Physics
SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN H. S., CHASKA
NATIONAL MERIT BETHEL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn., is a Christian liberal arts institution serving 3,000 students from 38 states and several countries. Located
on a 231-acre lakeside site, Bethel offers bachelor's degrees in 57 majors, an adult degree completion program, and eight graduate
programs. Some 250 students a year spend a semester studying abroad; academic programs emphasize service-learning. More than 85
percent of students receive financial aid. Bethel is a ministry of the Baptist General Conference.
Amber M. Caballero FARIBAULT 55021
Probable career field: Performing Arts
FARIBAULT H. S., FARIBAULT
NATIONAL MERIT LUTHER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Luther is a liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church, in the Oneota River Valley of northeast Iowa. Out of a student body totaling 2,350,
over 95% live in residence halls and some 75% receive financial assistance. Over 67% of the first year students rank in the top quarter of
their high school class. Luther maintains a 4-1-4 semester plan and offers the B.A. in over 60 majors.
Kelly R. Pearson GOLDEN VALLEY 55422
Probable career field: Law
HOMESCHOOL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Andrew J. Senger LAKE ELMO 55042
Probable career field: Pure Mathematics
HOMESCHOOL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Madison F. Solheid LAKEVILLE 55044
Probable career field: Business
LAKEVILLE NORTH H. S., LAKEVILLE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Michael E. Swenson LINO LAKES 55038
Probable career field: Engineering
CENTENNIAL H. S., CIRCLE PINES
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Caroline Y. Qian MAPLE GROVE 55311
Probable career field: Chemical Engineering
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Mitchel E. Croal MEDINA 55340
Probable career field: Physics
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Keira A. Jacobs MINNEAPOLIS 55419
Probable career field: Biology
SOUTHWEST H. S., MINNEAPOLIS
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public land grant university located in one of the most beautiful physical settings in the Upper
Midwest. It is one of the world's outstanding universities ranked among the nation's top universities in every major poll since 1910. The
university is large and complex. It is also friendly and open, ready to reach out with a helping hand. It is a place which invites cultural
diversity and recognizes individual achievement. It is a special place.
Alison L. McManus MINNEAPOLIS 55403
Probable career field: Medicine/Education
BLAKE SCHOOL- NORTHROP CAMPUS,
MINNEAPOLIS
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Chicago is small, private, coeducational, and residential; it has an international reputation for distinction. The college
(3,425 undergraduate students) offers liberal arts training in over 60 areas; 3,100 students are enrolled in 4 graduate divisions; about 3,000
in 7 graduate professional schools. Since 1892, Chicago has drawn gifted students from around the world to its beautiful 165 acre campus
and has offered unexcelled teaching and extensive library and research facilities.
Keagan P. Clement MINNETONKA 55345
Probable career field: Engineering
EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY, EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF TULSA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Tulsa consists of five undergraduate colleges, a college of law and a graduate school. A full-time undergraduate and
graduate enrollment of some 5,000 students from all the states and 40 foreign countries are taught by a faculty of more than 350, with over
70 percent of the full-time faculty members holding earned doctorates. Six baccalaureate degrees are offered and graduate and professional
degrees are offered in over 10 areas.
Matthew R. Donahue MOORHEAD 56560
Probable career field: Physics
SHANLEY H. S., FARGO, ND
NATIONAL MERIT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
North Dakota State University, a mid-sized land grant university, is located in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU offers over 100 majors,
highlighted by nationally accredited programs in Music, Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Dietetics, and Agriculture. The
university provides accessible faculty, outstanding student services, tri-college opportunities, and more than 200 student organizations. The
NDSU Merit Scholarship program was started in 1975 by a gift from Lawrence Welk.
Matthew A. Johnson NEW BRIGHTON 55112
Probable career field: Natural Language Processing
IRONDALE H. S., NEW BRIGHTON
NATIONAL MERIT ST. OLAF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
St. Olaf College is a liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America located in Northfield, Minnesota. It serves over 3,000
students, most of whom live on campus and more than 55% are assisted by an aid program. Of special interest are the extensive
international studies opportunities, the tutorial-based paracollege and the 4-1-4 academic calendar. The college has a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter and is recognized for the number of alumni who are doctoral recipients.
Ian J. Kapelke NEW BRIGHTON 55112
Probable career field: Medicine
IRONDALE H. S., NEW BRIGHTON
NATIONAL MERIT CARLETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The first private college in the Upper Midwest to have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, Carleton has been committed to academic
excellence since its founding in 1866. The college's 1,000 acre campus is 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Northfield, where its
1,800 resident students and over 140 full-time faculty are near enough to the city to avoid rural isolation, yet far enough away to enjoy the
advantages of small town life in the country.
Grace E. Walker NEW BRIGHTON 55112
Probable career field: Medicine
IRONDALE H. S., NEW BRIGHTON
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Daniel J. Buvarp NEW PRAGUE 56071
Probable career field: Engineering
NEW PRAGUE H. S., NEW PRAGUE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Abigail G. Paustian NEW ULM 56073
Probable career field: Undecided
MINNESOTA VALLEY LUTHERAN H. S.,
NEW ULM
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Andrew M. Ovshak NORTH OAKS 55127
Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering
MOUNDS VIEW H. S., ARDEN HILLS
NATIONAL MERIT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS SCHOLARSHIP
Washington University is a private, middle-sized, coeducational institution of strong academic nature and stature, offering its students the
close, personal contact of a small college community and the faculty and facilities of a much larger university. The university offers
undergraduate degree programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences, as well as in Architecture, Business
Administration, Engineering, and Fine Arts.
Rebekah J. Dennison PINE SPRINGS 55115
Probable career field: Linguistics
MAHTOMEDI H. S., MAHTOMEDI
NATIONAL MERIT BETHEL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn., is a Christian liberal arts institution serving 3,000 students from 38 states and several countries. Located
on a 231-acre lakeside site, Bethel offers bachelor's degrees in 57 majors, an adult degree completion program, and eight graduate
programs. Some 250 students a year spend a semester studying abroad; academic programs emphasize service-learning. More than 85
percent of students receive financial aid. Bethel is a ministry of the Baptist General Conference.
Samantha M. Meyer PLYMOUTH 55446
Probable career field: Chemical Engineering
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Rachel C. Mohr PLYMOUTH 55447
Probable career field: Science
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Gustavus Adolphus College is located 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul in St. Peter, Minnesota. It is a four-year coeducational
liberal arts college supported by the Lutheran Church in America. Enrolled are 2,100 full-time students from almost all states and 20 foreign
countries. A 4-1-4 program offers a B.A. degree in over 30 fields as well as many well established pre-professional programs.
Approximately 35% of the seniors continue on to graduate studies.
Ivan Poteryakhin PLYMOUTH 55446
Probable career field: Mathematics
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Derek J. Schindelman PLYMOUTH 55446
Probable career field: Academia
WAYZATA H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT MACALESTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota, is a highly selective liberal arts college of 1,800 students, located in a comfortable neighborhood in
the heart of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul). The college provides a challenging academic experience in a broad range of natural
sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities with a strong commitment to internationalism, multiculturalism, and community service.
Students come from all 50 states and approximately 85 other countries.
Ryan A. Shellberg PLYMOUTH 55442
Probable career field: Computer Science
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
David R. Wixon PLYMOUTH 55441
Probable career field: Medicine
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG H. S., PLYMOUTH
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Katherine Bentfield PRIOR LAKE 55372
Probable career field: Business
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA,
EDEN PRAIRIE
NATIONAL MERIT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
SMU offers the opportunity for individualized study within a university framework. The undergraduate schools of Arts, Humanities and
Sciences, Business, and Engineering provide broad curriculum choices, while undergraduate enrollment of about 5,600 allows students to
have a strong institutional identification. A combination of these factors, including the university's location in Dallas, provides for an
extraordinary undergraduate experience.
Hannah M. Shea PRIOR LAKE 55372
Probable career field: Undecided
ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS, RICHFIELD
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Chicago is small, private, coeducational, and residential; it has an international reputation for distinction. The college
(3,425 undergraduate students) offers liberal arts training in over 60 areas; 3,100 students are enrolled in 4 graduate divisions; about 3,000
in 7 graduate professional schools. Since 1892, Chicago has drawn gifted students from around the world to its beautiful 165 acre campus
and has offered unexcelled teaching and extensive library and research facilities.

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College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Joshua D. Policarpio RICHFIELD 55423
Probable career field: Biochemistry/Pharmacy
RICHFIELD H. S., RICHFIELD
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Kirk R. Busche ROCHESTER 55902
Probable career field: Mechanical Engineering
CENTURY H. S., ROCHESTER
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Christina R. Hagan ROCHESTER 55902
Probable career field: Medicine/Business
MAYO H. S., ROCHESTER
NATIONAL MERIT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Baylor University, with its main campus located at Waco, Texas, is a coeducational institution whose trustees are elected by the Baptist
General Convention of Texas. Christian influence and ideals are emphasized. Established in 1845, Baylor offers undergraduate and
graduate degrees in a wide range of fields. Baylor maintains colleges of Nursing and Medical Research in Dallas and Hospital
Administration in San Antonio. Enrollment on all campuses is over 12,000.
Paige E. Hazelton ROCHESTER 55906
Probable career field: Genetic Counseling
CENTURY H. S., ROCHESTER
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Ryan H. Heath ROCHESTER 55901
Probable career field: Medicine
CENTURY H. S., ROCHESTER
NATIONAL MERIT CARLETON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The first private college in the Upper Midwest to have chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, Carleton has been committed to academic
excellence since its founding in 1866. The college's 1,000 acre campus is 35 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Northfield, where its
1,800 resident students and over 140 full-time faculty are near enough to the city to avoid rural isolation, yet far enough away to enjoy the
advantages of small town life in the country.
Jacob E. Nordman ROCHESTER 55902
Probable career field: Engineering
LOURDES H. S., ROCHESTER
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Scott M. Miller ROSEMOUNT 55068
Probable career field: Medicine
ROSEMOUNT H. S., ROSEMOUNT
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Stephanie M. Wang ROSEVILLE 55113
Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering
MOUNDS VIEW H. S., ARDEN HILLS
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
David M. Busacker SAINT ANTHONY 55418
Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering
ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE H. S.,
ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Bradley J. Aylsworth SAINT FRANCIS 55070
Probable career field: Computer Science
ST. FRANCIS H. S., ST. FRANCIS
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.

Minnesota (continued) - 10 -
College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Nathan W. Gagne SAINT PAUL 55105
Probable career field: Engineering
CENTRAL H. S., ST. PAUL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Anthony James Maxam SAINT PAUL 55104
Probable career field: Medicine/Economics
CENTRAL H. S., ST. PAUL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Dean Joseph Maxam SAINT PAUL 55104
Probable career field: Engineering
CENTRAL H. S., ST. PAUL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Emily M. Wagner SAINT PAUL 55108
Probable career field: Engineering
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY, MINNEAPOLIS
NATIONAL MERIT WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, is a small coeducational, privately endowed technological university offering a science
oriented education leading to a B.S. degree in the fields of Engineering, Physical Science, Social Science, Humanities & Management.
Although the emphasis is on undergraduate education, the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are conferred in Engineering and Physical Science.
Joseph M. Lawson SARTELL 56377
Probable career field: Chemical Engineering
SARTELL H. S., SARTELL
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Samuel S. VanTassel SHOREVIEW 55126
Probable career field: Engineering
MOUNDS VIEW H. S., ARDEN HILLS
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Tyler M. Wiegert SHOREVIEW 55126
Probable career field: Government Service/Education
MOUNDS VIEW H. S., ARDEN HILLS
NATIONAL MERIT EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Emory College is the undergraduate division of Emory University, a private, coeducational university located in suburban Atlanta. With over
3,000 students and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, the college provides the advantages of individual attention plus the resources of a major
university. Emory also offers undergraduate schools of Business Administration and Nursing, and graduate schools of Arts and Sciences,
Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Allied Health, and Theology.
Nicholas Paul Jones SHOREWOOD 55331
Probable career field: Engineering
MINNETONKA H. S., MINNETONKA
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Southern California is private, coeducational, nonsectarian, and is located in the heart of the city of Los Angeles.
Undergraduate enrollment is nearly 14,000 students. A College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is complemented by 19 professional and
graduate schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate enrollment is about 12,000.
Alexandra H. Atkins STILLWATER 55082
Probable career field: Pediatric Oncology
MAHTOMEDI H. S., MAHTOMEDI
NATIONAL MERIT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Northwestern University is a major teaching and research institution whose undergraduate campus is located in Evanston, Illinois. Its
full-time undergraduate enrollment includes 7,300 students pursuing programs of study in the Arts and Sciences as well as the specific
professional schools of Education, Social Policy, Engineering, Journalism, Music, and Speech.
Alexander D. Medved STILLWATER 55082
Probable career field: Physics
MAHTOMEDI H. S., MAHTOMEDI
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.

Minnesota (continued) - 11 -
College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
of May 23, 2012
Katherine A. Johnston TRACY 56175
Probable career field: Graphic Design
TRACY H. S., TRACY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Dominic J. Mak WEST SAINT PAUL 55118
Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering
TRINITY SCHOOL AT RIVER RIDGE, EAGAN
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Houston provides undergraduate and graduate programs, leading to the doctorate in many fields--in Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Education, and Engineering. It also offers professional programs in Architecture, Law, Optometry, Pharmacy,
Social Work, Technology, and Hotel and Restaurant Management. A state-supported institution, the university was started in 1927 and
enrolls nearly 31,000.
Richard J. Nunez WEST SAINT PAUL 55118
Probable career field: Theater/Acting
ST. THOMAS ACADEMY, MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATIONAL MERIT ST. OLAF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
St. Olaf College is a liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America located in Northfield, Minnesota. It serves over 3,000
students, most of whom live on campus and more than 55% are assisted by an aid program. Of special interest are the extensive
international studies opportunities, the tutorial-based paracollege and the 4-1-4 academic calendar. The college has a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter and is recognized for the number of alumni who are doctoral recipients.
Beau Berger WHITE BEAR LAKE 55110
Probable career field: Engineering
MAHTOMEDI H. S., MAHTOMEDI
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Elizabeth J. Cooper WOODBURY 55125
Probable career field: Theater
WOODBURY H. S., WOODBURY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Yang Liu WOODBURY 55129
Probable career field: Medicine
WOODBURY H. S., WOODBURY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.
Jason P. Ostergaard WOODBURY 55125
Probable career field: Healthcare
WOODBURY H. S., WOODBURY
NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Minnesota, the state land grant university, is the primary education and research center in Minnesota in the Health
Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture, & Forestry; it offers graduate level programs in all of these fields. The Twin Cities Campus, its
largest, comprises 28 colleges. A comprehensive campus in Duluth, a four-year liberal arts campus at Morris, and two-year Technical
Agricultural campuses in Crookston and Waseca are also parts of the university system.