National Merit Scholarship said to hurt the feelings of non-winners in one state. See RI winners.
The National Merit Scholarship The National Merit Scholarship is only one of many merit scholarships that students can win in the college application process, but it is among the most prestigious. National Merit Scholarships provide $2,500 towards the student’s freshman year of college. College-sponsored Merit Scholarships are four-year renewable awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 per year if the winner attends the college sponsoring the award. The award increases both application success and financial aid possibilities. Shh in Virginia… In Virginia, approximately 17 high schools in three Northern Virginia school divisions – Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax Counties – did not notify the winner s or applicants of their semi-final status, commendation status, or overall winner status. 75 percent of their National Merit Semifinalists were of Asian heritage, with 71 percent being categorized as minority, overall. While the commendation does not guarantee s...