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News ReleasesFifteen Oregon High School Students Receive $3,000 Sam Walton Community ScholarshipsPortland, Ore., (May 2009) Fifteen Oregon high school students recently received 2009 Sam Walton Community Scholarships. The $3,000 academic scholarships will help ease financial concerns for the students and can be used for tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2009-2010 academic year. 2009 Sam Walton Community Scholarship recipients in Oregon and their post-graduate plans include: Christine May of North Marion High School in Aurora University of Portland, double-major in education and English McKenzie Masten of Bonanza High School in Bonanza University of Oregon, major in digital arts Joshua Williford of Canby High School, in Canby George Fox University, major in education Caryn Seely of Clatskanie High School in Clatskanie Eastern Oregon University, major in pre-veterinary medicine and minor in agri-business Daniel Nellis of Winston Churchill High School in Eugene Grinnell College, major in mathematics or economics Jacob Bowdoin of New Hope Christian School in Grants Pass Corban College, major in journalism Nathan VanWinkle of Liberty High School in Hillsboro Brown University, double-major in civil engineering and environmental science Kelsey Johnson of McNary High School in Keizer University of Kentucky Jordan Keck of Lincoln City Career Technical High School in Lincoln City Corban College, major in business administration Megan Collins of Monroe High School in Monroe Oregon State University, major in apparel design Laurin Wilson of Oregon City Senior High School in Oregon City Utah State University, undecided major Cameron Oden of West Salem High School in Salem Oregon State University, major in environmental engineering Jerielle Raibley of Sherwood High School in Sherwood Western Oregon University, major in biology Jessica Caird of McKenzie River Christian School in Vida Biola University, major in psychology Alex Turpin of Waldport High School in Waldport Willamette University, major in engineering Nearly 2,700 deserving high school students nationwide received the scholarships. The scholarships awarded by the Wal-Mart Foundation hold an added importance this year when higher education endowments are shrinking and states are cutting back on appropriations. Now more than ever, colleges are dealing with decreased funding and requests for financial aid are expected to grow by 20 percent, according to the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Too often, this means funding for scholarships and other essential services may be cut at a time when students and families need them most, said Kenneth Redd, director of research and policy for the National Association of College and University Business Officers. We know that college tuition costs are rising and scholarship opportunities are decreasing and Wal-Marts commitment to education is more important than ever, said Margaret McKenna, president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. In these tough economic times, every dollar counts when it comes to assuring that parents can afford to send their children to college. By providing deserving students with financial support from the Wal-Mart Foundation, we are continuing to do our part to help assure that students can access the education they need for a better life. The recipients of the 2009 Sam Walton Community Scholarship are students across the country who have excellent academic scores, have shown financial need and are involved in their communities. This years scholarship recipients are from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Wal-Mart Foundation have a long history of supporting education initiatives and in 2008 contributed more than $67 million to support local schools and universities, student scholarships, educational organizations and more. ABOUT PHILANTHROPY AT WAL-MART STORES INC. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and the Wal-Mart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Wal-Mart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008, through January 31, 2009, Wal-Mart and its domestic and international foundations gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
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