Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. click here for complete story and list of National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in Montgomery County