National Merit
Introduction
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a United States academic scholarship competition for recognition and college scholarships administered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a privately funded, not-for-profit organization. Each year a total of approximately 10,500 scholarships are awarded through NMSC programs.
Of the 1.5 million entrants, about 50,000 qualify for recognition. More than two-thirds of those qualified receive Letters of Commendation; about a third of the 50,000 become Semifinalists, approximately 94% of whom go on to become Finalists. Over half of the Finalists are selected to receive scholarships.
Recently Recognized
Class of 2012
Olivia Carbone |
Matthew Moorman |
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| Finalist | Semi-Finalist |
Class of 2011
Scott Hoelsema |
Sam Ryskamp |
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| Nominee | Finalist |
| Covenant College | Hillsdale College |
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