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Tektronix, Fluke Scholarship Program at DeVry University Awards 20 Students

BEAVERTON, Ore., and EVERETT, Wash., May 11, 2011 – Tektronix, Inc. and Fluke Corporation today announced that 20 DeVry University students have each received $1,000 scholarships in the name of the two companies. The 2011 awards are the first under a $100,000 donation by Tektronix and Fluke for a five-year scholarship program to the DeVry University Education Fund to help create opportunities for engineering students.

The 20 scholarship recipients were selected from more than 125 applicants and come from across the U.S., including Colorado, Washington, Florida and Georgia. Selected by DeVry University, the students are sophomores or juniors, studying in the electronics & computer technology or electronics engineering technology programs, hold at least a 3.0 GPA and submitted an essay answering the question “How do you believe your degree will help you succeed and meet your career goals?” 

“On behalf of the scholarship recipients and DeVry University, I want to extend our deep gratitude for the generous donation to the DeVry University Education Fund. It is directly helping our students realize their dream of earning a college degree and help them work toward a career in engineering,” said David J. Pauldine, president of DeVry University.

“Each of these students is well-deserving of their scholarship, we are pleased to contribute in this way to their future success,” said Amir Aghdaei, president of Tektronix.  “Both Tektronix and Fluke share a common passion of supporting the next generation of engineers together with postsecondary education institutions like DeVry University.”

“Our scholarship program demonstrates Tektronix and Fluke’s commitment to prepare students for the real world,” said Barbara Hulit, president of Fluke Corporation. “By offering scholarships through DeVry University, we are also helping to ensure that the next generation of engineers is set up for career success while they are still in school.” 

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About Tektronix

For more than sixty years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test instrumentation for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.

About Fluke Corporation

Fluke Corporation is a global leader in professional electronic test tools and precision calibration standards. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot, and manage electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control, as well as conducting building restoration and remediation services.

Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The company’s international headquarters are in Everett, WA, USA, with European sales and service headquarters located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. For more information contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (800) 44-FLUKE (800) 44-FLUKE, fax (425) 446-5116, or visit http://www.fluke.com.

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