Cargill Diversity Scholarships

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"A well-educated, adaptable work force is vital to the success of Minnesota businesses," said Warren Staley, pictured above (middle) with Cargill employees who graduated from Minnesota's Private Colleges. Staley, chairman and chief executive officer, Cargill, Inc., says, "For companies such as Cargill who are competing in the global marketplace, Minnesota's private colleges and universities turn out high-potential graduates who can think creatively, communicate clearly and adapt to the demands of today's business environment. Cargill is proud to provide the financial means that enables some of these future leaders to attain a college education."

To advance the company's interest in diversity and college accessibility, Cargill funds generous scholarships for students who have overcome barriers to pursue a college degree.

2007-2008 Cargill Diversity Scholarship Recipients
Applications are not accepted for these scholarships.  Awards are determined by financial aid officers at each college and university. 

Preferences are granted for students of color and for students who received Cargill Access & Equity Scholarships and Cargill Galileo Scholarships.

Eligibility criteria
-Demonstrate financial need
-U.S. citizen and resident
-Juniors and seniors
-Minimum grade point average of 3.0

• Augsburg College - Arthur Minus
• Bethany Lutheran College — William Groehler
• Bethel University — Michelle Perry
• Carleton College — Wing Lam
• College of Saint Benedict — Laura Ubani
• College of St. Catherine — Wee Yang
• College of St. Scholastica —  Arthur Simpson & Helen Archibald
• Concordia College — Paul Cortez
• Concordia University — Tyrone Ruffin
• Gustavus Adolphus College — Jessica Hill
• Hamline University — Cory Wills
• Macalester College —  Jamal Malik
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design — Phong Nguyen
• Saint John's University — Jonathan Ongioco
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota —  Valerie Rodriguez
• St. Olaf College — Victor Wong
• University of St. Thomas — May Vang
  

2007-2008 Cargill Access & Equity Scholarship Recipients
Awarded to emerging Cargill Diversity Scholars 

Eligibility criteria
-Demonstrate financial need
-U.S. citizen and resident
-Students of color, First Generation or New-American
-Freshmen and sophomores
-Minimum grade point average of 2.5

• Augsburg College — Brandy Hyatt
• Bethany Lutheran College — Tiffany Casey
• Bethel University — Kalie Danielson
• Carleton College — Roberto Barrios-Gutierrez
• College of Saint Benedict — Dickey Chozom
• College of St. Catherine — Pahoua Lee
• College of St. Scholastica —  Danielle Fenske
• Concordia College — Wendy Vang
• Concordia University — Kevin Iriho
• Gustavus Adolphus College — Vinai Vang
• Hamline University — Amanda Foerster
• Macalester College —   Mei Sun
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design — Michael Irei 
• Saint John's University — Joseph Nelson
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota — Ashley Acosta 
• St. Olaf College — Rutilio Artiga-Purcell
• University of St. Thomas — Reginald Evans

2007-2008 Cargill Galileo Scholarship Recipients
Awarded to emerging Cargill Diversity Scholars

Eligibility criteria
-Demonstrate financial need
-U.S. citizen and resident
-Studying STEM disciplines - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
-Freshmen and sophomores
-Minimum grade point average of 2.5

• Augsburg College — Quinton Stibbens
• Bethany Lutheran College — Paige Greene
• Bethel University — Eroc Atherton
• Carleton College — Gina Allen
• College of Saint Benedict — Pa Nhia Lee
• College of St. Catherine — Sarah Sullivan
• College of St. Scholastica —  Nathanel Griff
• Concordia College — Breanna Huynh
• Concordia University — Samson Wreh, Jr.
• Gustavus Adolphus College — Helen Khun
• Hamline University — Casandra Scanlon
• Macalester College —   Jillian Benson
• Minneapolis College of Art and Design — Monarose Fickle
• Saint John's University — Jonath Pheng Her
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota —  Alexander Ajaluwa
• St. Olaf College — Pa Houa Xiong
• University of St. Thomas — Hoang Van
  
  

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