National Merit Scholarship Program
Offered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Award amount
- $2,500
- Deadline
- Offered by
- National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Awards available
- 7600
About this scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition open to U.S. high school students. High scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT become Semifinalists, then Finalists, competing for 7,600+ scholarships. National Merit Scholarships include $2,500 awards from the Corporation plus thousands of college-sponsored and corporate-sponsored awards. Over $30 million is awarded annually.
Who can apply
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen
Eligibility details
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident intending to become a U.S. citizen. Must be enrolled full-time as a high school student and progressing toward graduation. Must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program (typically 11th grade). Must plan to attend college full-time in the fall following high school graduation.
How to apply
Online
What you'll need
- PSAT/NMSQT scores (entry requirement)
- SAT scores
- Transcript
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
Apply
Applications are submitted on the sponsor's own site. Always confirm requirements and dates there before applying.
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