National Merit Scholarship

About this scholarship

An annual academic merit competition that awards high school juniors with college scholarship money for being among the highest-scoring students on the PSAT/NMSQT. Students need to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October during their junior year to be considered.

Who can apply

Study level

Undergraduate

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Open to all

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Applications are submitted on the sponsor's own site. Always confirm requirements and dates there before applying.

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Listing last updated July 26, 2026.