Florida Students Earn National Merit Scholarship

June 6, 2018

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Florida Students Earn National Merit Scholarship

Tallahassee, Fla., June 6, 2018 – More than 300 Florida high school seniors have earned a college-sponsored scholarship the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today. These elite students joined approximately 4,000 students nationwide in earning a scholarship financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.

“These students’ scholarship earnings clearly demonstrate that hard work pays off, and I am immensely proud of them for representing the State of Florida so well,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “I also want to commend their educators and parents whose support and encouragement over the years have contributed to their success.”

Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. Students were chosen based on a combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college coursework.

Scholarship winners began the process last year as juniors by submitting an application that included their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, and future educational goals. Students were also required to have a recommendation from a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT scores that confirm their performance on a qualifying test. More than 1.6 million students initially entered the 2018 National Achievement Scholarship Program competition.

For a list of college-sponsored National Merit scholarship winners, visit National Merit. 

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