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National Merit Scholarship Program

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$2,500

Eligibility

Location
United States
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

U.S. high school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet published National Merit selection steps may advance to Finalist standing and compete for a one-time $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

There is no separate scholarship application. NMSC selects winners from program materials submitted through the high school.

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  • There is no separate scholarship application; NMSC selects winners from program materials submitted through the high school.