National Merit Scholarship Requirements: Complete Eligibility, Application, and Selection Guide
The National Merit Scholarship Program stands as one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the United States, identifying and rewarding extraordinary scholastic talent among the roughly 3.5 million high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT each year. For students aiming for this distinction—and for the schools and families supporting them—understanding national merit scholarship requirements is essential to competing effectively and maximizing every opportunity the program offers.
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