St. Edward's University and Wells Fargo are investing in high school students with a knack for business and a flair for technology. The newly created Wells Fargo Award for Future Leaders in Business and Technology honors high school juniors who exhibit excellent academic and leadership credentials and who also show promise in areas of business or technology. In addition to being recognized at their schools' spring awards ceremonies, Wells Fargo Scholars will be considered for a four-year scholarship to attend St. Edward's. During their time at St. Edward's, Wells Fargo Scholars will participate in exclusive networking and enrichment activities with Wells Fargo representatives.



"Wells Fargo is proud to partner with St. Edward's University to recognize innovation and excellence by talented American high school students," said Rick Burciaga, regional president of Wells Fargo in Austin.



Tracy Manier, director of undergraduate admission at St. Edward's, added, "We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize students who, at such a young age, have been motivated and successful in the areas of business and technology. Because of the generous support of Wells Fargo, these scholars will be the innovative leaders of our future economy."

Principals and guidance counselors at more than 1,000 high schools across the county have been invited to nominate a student who meets the following selection criteria:

• Be a junior during the 2002–2003 academic year
• Rank in the top 25 percent of his or her class
• Be enrolled in an advanced academic curriculum
• Have a combined minimum PSAT verbal and math score of at least 105
• Embody the St. Edward's University educational mission and philosophy

Additionally, a successful nominee may possess some of the following attributes:

• Serves as a leader in at least two clubs or organizations
• Participates in an internship
• Founded a club or organization
• Started his or her own business (e.g.: lawn mowing, computer repair, etc.)
• Assists faculty and staff with use and repair of campus computers

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private Catholic, liberal arts university of more than 4,250 students in Austin, Texas.



Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company — providing banking, insurance, wealth management and estate planning, investments, mortgage and consumer finance from more than 5,600 stores and the world's leading Internet banking site (www.wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Wells Fargo proudly serves the Austin community with more than 40 full-service locations and over 60 ATMs in the Austin area.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private Catholic, liberal arts university of more than 4,250 students in Austin, Texas.