National Merit Scholarship Program and National Achievement Scholarship Program | |
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Purpose: | To provide scholarships through a merit-based academic competition. |
Eligibility: | Applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school, progressing normally toward completion and planning to enter college no later than the fall following completion of high school, be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents in the process of becoming U.S. citizens and take the PSAT/NMSQT no later than the 11th grade. Participation in the program is based on performance on the exam. |
Deadline: | October PSAT test date |
Award Amount: | $2,500. |
Number of Awards: | Varies. |
Renewable: | Yes. |
How to apply: | Application is made by taking the PSAT/NMSQT test. |
Sponsor: |
National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201-4897 Phone: 847-866-5100 Fax: 847-866-5113 |
Website: | Visit Scholarship Provider's Website |