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National Merit Scholarship

National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/15/2025
Closes: 10/15/2025

The National Merit Scholarship is available to high school seniors who take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in the junior year of high school. Students who demonstrate strong academic performance are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in the junior year of high school
  • Proven academic achievement

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)

    Next Steps