Scholarship

National Merit Scholarship Program

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Award $2,500
Deadline See sponsor site Not yet published; confirm on sponsor site

Academic competition entered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the designated year of high school. Semifinalists and finalists compete for National Merit and corporate-sponsored scholarships.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school junior
Essay
Required

Special eligibility to verify

  • PSAT/NMSQT competition path: Students enter through the PSAT/NMSQT in the designated high-school year and compete through semifinalist/finalist stages.

Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source