Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
What it is
Academic competition entered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in junior year. Top scorers become Semifinalists, then can advance to Finalist and compete for Merit Scholarships.
Who it’s for
U.S. high-school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in the required year (usually junior year) and meet the program's requirements.