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	National Merit Scholarship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For the 15,000 Finalists, there will be about 8,200 merit awards: about 2,500 finalists receive a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship from the NMSC for use at a college or university in the United States; these winners are awarded on a state-by-state basis.
		To achieve National Merit Scholar recognition, the NMSC uses many detailed criteria which are outside the margin of test scores.
		Required scores for participation in the National Achievement Scholarship Program are also selected on a state by state basis.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Merit_Scholarship (636 words)

	GUIDELINES FOR THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
		The scholarships from post-matric to post-graduate level courses on state-wise merit are available for all schools and colleges in the States/UTs in India.
		(iii) The candidates from whom replies are not received within 15 days will not be considered for scholarship and the award will be given to the next eligible candidates in the merit list.
		The Scholarship Scheme for Talented Children from Rural Areas at the Secondary Stage is an on-going scheme since 1971-72 with the objective to achieve equalization of educational opportunities, and to provide fillip to the development of talent from rural areas by educating talented rural children in good schools.
	www.education.nic.in /htmlweb/GUIDELINENATIONALMERIT.htm (2496 words)

	Motorola Giving Website - National Merit Scholarship Program
		National Merit Scholarship Corp only selects winners that are seniors in high school that have taken the PSAT as juniors and who meet their academic standards.
		Motorola National Merit Scholarship winners are chosen through the facilities of NMSC from among children of Motorola and its wholly owned subsidiaries who meet the competition requirements established by NMSC.
		The National Merit Program's purposes are to identify and honor exceptional academic high school students.
	www.motorola.com /content/0,,5190-8317,00.html (822 words)

	Texas A&M University National Merit
		National Merit Semifinalists who progress to Finalist and name Texas AandM University as their college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are assured either a Corporate Sponsorship, a National Merit Sponorship or a Texas A&M University Sponsorship.
		National Merit and National Achievement Semifinalists who progress to Finalist, name Texas AandM University-College Station as the college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and complete all forms required by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, will be awarded the NM Recognition Award.
		These awards may be in addition to the Merit Plus Scholarship, the Director's Excellence Award, the NM Recognition Award, and the Director's Excellence Supplemental Scholarship.
	honors.tamu.edu /Scholarships/Prospective/NatMerit.aspx (851 words)

	National Merit Scholarship
		College-Sponsored National Merit Scholars who maintain a 3.25 UO GPA are eligible to have their scholarships renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study.
		The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, in conjunction with the UO, awards merit scholarships to selected academically talented high school seniors for undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon.
		To become a National Merit Finalist, semifinalists must have an outstanding high school record, be endorsed and recommended by their school's principal, and submit SAT scores that confirm their earlier qualifying test performance.
	financialaid.uoregon.edu /SCG-natmerit.htm (263 words)

	Fairfield Minuteman - News - 11/26/2003 - Fairfield students excel in National Merit Scholarship program
		Along with the $2,500 scholarships given by the National Merit corporation, students can also win awards from companies at which their parents work, or from schools to which they have applied.
		Being named a National Merit semifinalist or commended scholar is thus no doubt a plus on college applications, local admissions officials say.
		National Hispanic semi-finalists at Fairfield Prep are Roberto Velez and Marc Abanto.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=10574721&BRD=1653&PAG=461&dept_id=12717&rfi=6 (659 words)

	Northoftampa: National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
		National Merit scholars are rewarded with an array of scholarships, which can cover up to the entire amount of tuition and other school costs.
		The National Merit Scholarship Corp., in its 49th year, has awarded more than $1-billion to 2.4-million students.
		Finalists are also eligible for 1,100 scholarships sponsored by corporations and 4,400 renewable scholarships from colleges.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/09/28/news_pf/Northoftampa/National_Merit_Schola.shtml (165 words)

	Scholarships
		Scholarship commences from the month in which the admission is obtained in a School and is paid up to the month in which last examination of the secondary stage education is held.
		Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalised training/studies leading to a degree or diploma.
		The scholarship is renewed from year to year provided the scholar passes in Hindi, secures promotion to the next higher class and Hindi continues to be part of the course of study in the next higher class.
	www.education.nic.in /htmlweb/scho.htm (5911 words)

	Eighteen Arlington Students Named As Semi-Finalists in 2001 National Merit Scholarship Competition
		The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the academic competition, is a privately financed, not-for-profit corporation.
		Scholarships awarded through the Merit Program are underwritten by approximately 600 independent sponsor organizations and institutions as well as with NMSC's own funds.
		Scholarship winners will be chosen by professionals in admission and selection on the basis of candidates' academic and extracurricular skills and achievements and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
	www.arlington.k12.va.us /SCR/news/0001/101100-nms2000.shtml (587 words)

	UC to withdraw from National Merit Scholarship program The San Diego Union-Tribune
		National Merit Scholarship Corp. officials say they are disappointed with the decision and don't see how they could broaden the selection process in a feasible and timely way.
		About 99 percent of the 1.3 million students who participate in the National Merit Scholarship program are eliminated solely on the basis of their PSAT score.
		Six of the system's nine undergraduate campuses had been sponsoring the National Merit Scholarships for years.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050714/news_1n14merit.html (541 words)

	National Merit
		Students who advance to Finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Competition and who designate UCF as their first choice institution by the appropriate deadline will receive an increased scholarship amount if they are a Florida resident in addition to the Florida Bright Futures.
		National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists are encouraged to learn more about UCF through a personal campus visit.
		The University of Central Florida is currently ranked among the top 75 colleges and universities in the nation in enrollment of National Merit Scholars.
	www.admissions.sdes.ucf.edu /undergraduate-programs.asp?FirstSub=scholars&SecondSub=natmerit (373 words)

	National Merit Scholarship Corporation - National Merit Scholarship Program
		Merit Scholarship awards are supported by some 500 independent sponsors and by NMSC's own funds.
		Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year and is below the level required for participants to be named Semifinalists in their respective states.
		Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.
	www.nationalmerit.org /nmsp.php (1043 words)

	National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced
		Scholarships awarded through the National Merit Program are underwritten by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions as well as by NMSC’s own funds.
		Three Frisco High School students were recently announced as semifinalists in the 50th annual National Merit Scholarship Program by the officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
		More than 1.3 million students in almost 21,000 U.S. high schools entered the 2005 Merit Program when they were juniors by taking the 2003 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
	www.friscoisd.org /news/fhs_natmerit04.htm (378 words)

	Carleton College: Admissions: Tips for National Merit Scholars
		The National Merit Scholarship Program is a well-established and highly recognized program among students and colleges.
		Once a National Merit Scholarship offer is made by a college, it is assumed that you will enroll there.
		Due to the size of this program and number of students involved (nearly one million students take the PSAT), the National Merit Corporation has procedures and a process that must be followed if a student is to be considered for this program.
	apps.carleton.edu /admissions/overview/ntlmerit (478 words)

	National Merit Scholarship - Honeywell Hometown Solutions
		The Merit Scholarship Program is administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), an independent, non-profit organization that identifies exceptional students and help as many of them obtain a college education as possible.
		One of the many Honeywell initiatives for our employees is the National Merit Scholarship program.
		Honeywell Hometown Solutions funds scholarships that range from $500-$2000 a year for up to four years of undergraduate study or until a baccalaureate degree is earned, which ever occurs first.
	www.honeywell.com /sites/hhs/nationalmerit.htm (131 words)

	Admission: National Merit Scholarship Descriptions
		Often called the "National" National Merit Scholarship, this scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500.
		National Merit Finalists are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in merit-based financial aid from Gustavus in addition to any need-based financial aid.
		Students receiving this Merit Scholarship cannot be considered for a Corporate or College sponsored Merit Scholarship.
	www.gustavus.edu /admission/experience/merit-scholarships.cfm (236 words)

	National Merit Scholarship
		The officials of the National Merit Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 of the 50,000 highest scorers as Semifinalists in the 49th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
		Congratulations to the West High School Commended Students named in the 2003 Merit Scholarship competition
		Merit Scholarhip winners of 2004 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July.
	www.iowa-city.k12.ia.us /schools/west/guidance/NMS_finalists.htm (362 words)

	National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
		The National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced the names of the 16,000 high school seniors who are semifinalists in competition for nearly 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards worth over $30 million.
		The $30 million in scholarships will be awarded by nearly 300 local and national businesses, as well as some 200 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Over 1.3 million high school juniors from 21,000 U.S. high schools were initially considered for the scholarships.
		The scholarship money will be awarded next spring, in time to help college-bound students pay for ever-rising tuition costs.
	www.theacorn.com /news/2005/1013/Schools/093.html (354 words)

	National Merit Scholarship Corporation
		National Merit $2500 Scholarships are one-time, nonrenewable awards of $2,500 made to high school seniors who qualify as top finalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
		Achievement Scholarships are awarded to African-American high school seniors selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on:
		Achievement Scholars are awarded one-time, nonrenewable $2,500 scholarships toward full-time study at an accredited U.S. college or university.
	www.statefarm.com /foundati/merit.htm (170 words)

	Student Wins National Merit Scholarship
		The competition for Merit Scholarship awards being offered this spring began in October 2003 when more than 1.3 million juniors in more than 21,000 U.S. high schools took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants.
		The committee evaluated each National Merit Finalist's academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay describing interests and goals; and a recommendation written by a high school official.
		Students who earned the scholarships were judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
	www.putnamcityschools.org /pageID1418.html (308 words)

	2002 National Merit® Scholarship Program Recognizes District Students
		Additionally, the National Merit Scholarship program named Todd Barnett, Winnetonka High School senior, a candidate for a special scholarship from Union Pacific Corporation.
		Although Commended students do not continue in the competition for Merit Scholarshipâ awards to be offered next spring, they place among the top five percent of the more than one million students who participated in the year 2002 Merit Program.
		All eligible Merit Program entrants who score at or above the commended level, but below their state or selection unit’s Semifinalist qualifying score, are Commended students.
	www.nkcsd.k12.mo.us /news/2001/120501nmsq.htm (324 words)

	Scholarships & Grants
		HMC National Merit Scholarships are awarded to National Merit finalists who name HMC as their first choice school and who do not receive either a corporate sponsored or a one-time National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship.
		Qualifying National Merit finalists who do not apply for and/or do not receive financial assistance will be awarded the minimum award of $750 or $1,000 per year, depending upon grade level.
		Scholarships and grants can be awarded to outstanding students by organizations other than the college, state, or federal government.
	www.hmc.edu /admin/finaid/grants.html (2660 words)

	National Scholarship Competitions
		All 50,000 that are recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) have the opportunity to be referred to two colleges or universities of their choice.
		Perhaps the best known of all the national competitions is the National Merit Scholarship.
		Scholarship; its sister award, the National Achievement Scholarship; the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement; and the Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Award.
	www.princetonreview.com /college/finance/articles/scholarships/nationalcomp.asp (1757 words)

	Harvey Mudd College Merit Awards
		To qualify, students must be selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a finalist and must name HMC as the first-choice school.
		Merit scholarships are awarded to entering first year students only and are renewable for three additional years.
		Renewal of the Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award is contingent upon eight consecutive semesters of enrollment, with the exception of study abroad, or an approved leave of absence.
	www.hmc.edu /admin/admission/nova.html (505 words)

	National Merit Scholarship Program
		In addition to serving as a useful warm-up to the SAT Reasoning Test, the PSAT is also used as the initial screening tool for the National Merit Scholarship Program administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
		The three types of scholarships awarded are National Merit $2,500 Scholarships, corporate-sponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships.
		Although taking the PSAT at one of the October administrations is the easiest way to qualify for the National Merit Program, the NMSC does provide alternatives to students who miss these dates.
	www.ivywest.com /national_merit.htm (603 words)

	Madison National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named
		The students are among about 15,000 semifinalists selected from among the more than 1.1 million high school students nationally who entered the 1997 Merit Program as juniors by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
		Madison school superintendent Cheryl Wilhoyte announced today that 48 Madison high school students have qualified as semifinalists in the competition for National Merit Scholarship awards.
		Before they can be considered for Merit Scholarship awards, semifinalists must advance to the finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements.
	www.madison.k12.wi.us /cso/news/96-97/merit.htm (151 words)

	National Merit Scholarship Program - AHEM
		The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.
		High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) — a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.3 million entrants each year — and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.
		But to participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must "be enrolled full time as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school."
	www.ahem.info /NationalMerit.htm (282 words)

	PSAT/NMSQT: Scholarships & Recognition
		For more information about National Merit Scholarship Corporation, visit www.nationalmerit.org.
		National Scholarship Service (NSSFNS) offers a free college advisory and referral service for students who plan to attend two-year or four-year colleges.
		The College Board's National Hispanic Recognition Program was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding Hispanic high school students and to share information about these academically well-prepared students with subscribing colleges and universities.
	www.collegeboard.com /student/testing/psat/about/scholarships.html (618 words)

	National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and commended scholars
		They were among the top scorers on the 1999 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which placed them among the top one-half percent of the one million participants from the graduating class of 1999.
		Eight high school seniors also have been recognized as "commended scholars" in the 1999 National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding performances.
		They will advance in the spring to the finalist level of the competition in which they will have an opportunity to compete for more than 6,500 Merit Scholarships worth more than $25 million.
	www.nhsd.k12.pa.us:8007 /news10_14_99.htm (183 words)

	National Merit Scholarship
		I have a son in Cal. who is a national merit semi-finalist.
		Then about 8,000 win National Merit Scholar; half of these are sponsored by universities or corporations, the other half by the National Merit Corporation itself.
		I thought the National Merit materials said that you could only receive the $2500 award OR a college award OR a corporate award.
	www.collegeconfidential.com /discus/messages/6/17716.html (3034 words)

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