145 Mississippi Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

This year, 145 students from across the state have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To earn this accolade, these students scored in the top 1% nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. These students have the chance to advance to finalist standing, which opens a world of opportunities in terms of scholarship opportunities. In order to become a finalist, students must submit an application that details their academic and leadership accomplishments, their participation in school and community activities, and any other honors or awards they have received. Finalists will be announced in the spring.