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National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program

National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Program is a highly competitive program that provides scholarships to high school students who excel academically. The program is open to students who take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) in their junior year of high school and meet certain eligibility requirements.

The NMSC Program offers several types of scholarships, including National Merit Scholarships, Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarships, and College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships. National Merit Scholarships are funded by the NMSC and are awarded to students who have the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT. 

Overall, the NMSC Program is an excellent opportunity for high-achieving students to receive recognition for their academic achievements and receive financial support for their education. The program is highly competitive, and only a small percentage of students who take the PSAT/NMSQT will be named National Merit Scholars or receive other types of scholarships through the program.

Eligibility Criteria For National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Program is a scholarship competition for high school students in the United States. Students must take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year of high school to be eligible for the program. The PSAT or NMSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

To be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled as a high school student who plans to graduate in the spring of the academic year in which they take the PSAT/NMSQT.
  • Meet the entry requirements established by the NMSC for the competition in which they participate.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a student who intends to become a U.S. citizen.
  • Plan to enroll full-time in college starting in the fall after their senior year of high school.
  • Not have taken the PSAT/NMSQT before their junior year of high school.
  • Not have graduated from high school before taking the PSAT/NMSQT.

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