National Merit Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic recognition in the United States that awards scholarships to high school students based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT exam. Students first compete by taking the test, and the top scorers are named National Merit Semifinalists. These students can then advance by meeting additional requirements to become Finalists. The program recognizes academic excellence and offers various scholarships to help fund college education. It is highly regarded and can provide students with scholarship opportunities, recognition, and added prestige in their academic pursuits.