Two Utah Students Awarded Prestigious Micron Scholarship -- Each Receives $25,000

The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., announced today two Utah high school seniors Jared Bruton and Anne Wright 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 Bruton of Duchesne High School and Wright of Timpview High School during a mentoring day at its headquarters and an awards banquet in June with Micron COO 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, 17 Utah students in this program have attended some of the most prestigious universities in the country and been awarded $369,000. 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; Utah 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 http://www.micron.com/media/2008mediakit/micron_scholars08. Biographies Jared Bruton, of Duchesne, ranks number one in his class at Duchesne High School and has earned an impressive 32 college credits through the Utah State University’s concurrent enrollment program. He is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Duchesne High School’s Student Council, Drama Club and his Seminary Council. Additional accomplishments include athletics, participating in an academic decathlon, serving on the BSA National Youth Leadership training staff for four years and working as a volunteer math tutor for high school students in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Jared was selected as one of the top six national finalists for the Wendy’s High School Heisman award. He has also worked as a stage crew member, running sound and lighting equipment for plays, assemblies and dance. Jared plans to attend Brigham Young University where he will study mechanical engineering. Anne Wright, of Provo, is ranked first in her class at Timpview High School and is involved in the Thunderbird A Cappella Choir, the Timpanogos Chamber Orchestra and youth choir. She is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and the National Honor Society. Anne also works on the Timpview High School newspaper staff and is a member of the cross country team. She enjoys expressing herself in ballet and theatrical performances and is active in her church youth group. Anne plans to attend Brigham Young University to study chemical engineering and intends to minor in violin performance so she can be involved in the University’s orchestra. 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 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.