National Merit Scholarship Corporation

National Merit $2500 Scholarship

National Merit $2500 Scholarships are one-time, nonrenewable awards of $2,500 made to high school seniors who qualify as top finalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation chooses scholars based on PSAT/NMSQT scores and other criteria.

For more information, contact your high school counselor to obtain a copy of the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin, which is available at high schools nationwide.

National Merit Achievement Scholarship

State Farm Companies Foundation sponsors 20 Achievement Scholarships annually. Achievement Scholarships are awarded to African-American high school seniors selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on:

• PSAT/NMSQT scores
• Academic distinction
• Personal achievement
• Leadership abilities

Achievement Scholars are awarded one-time, nonrenewable $2,500 scholarships toward full-time study at an accredited U.S. college or university.

For more information, contact your high school counselor to obtain a copy of PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin, which is available at high schools nationwide.