College Scholarships Awarded by 'Women of Teradata' Employee Organization

ATLANTA, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing their determination to excel and desire for baccalaureate degrees, two students will receive college scholarships sponsored by the Teradata (NYSE: TDC) employee group Women of Teradata.

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"These two young women have demonstrated significant academic achievement and leadership in their schools and communities. We're proud to be able to help them realize their dream of a college education through these scholarships and we look forward to their continued success in college and beyond," said Kathy Edmons, president, Women of Teradata.

This is the first year the Women of Teradata organization has funded the exclusive college scholarships for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math. The winners were selected from a pool of qualified applicants, who must be graduating high school women in a community where Teradata has an office. Academic achievement, community involvement and financial need are strongly considered in the competitive selection process.

Students receiving 2011 Women of Teradata Scholarships are:

• Sandra Ferrer, Escondido High School, Escondido, CA. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the California Scholarship Federation and Compass honor roll for high academic achievement, and the Ballet Folklorico dance troupe. Ferrer volunteers for community service through the Key Club and M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlan). Ferrer plans to major in nursing at San Diego State University and pursue a career in the science of medicine.

• Zicuria Ussery, Maynard H. Jackson High School, Atlanta, GA. She is her school's valedictorian and a student athletic trainer, a Gates Millennium Finalist, and a recipient of a Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarship. Ussery plans to major in education at DePauw University and pursue a career as a math teacher.

About Women of Teradata

Women of Teradata enhances women's careers, understanding, knowledge, and personal growth. Each chapter creates and hosts events to build inclusion and for professional development and advancement. All Teradata employees are eligible for membership.

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