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Congratulations to senior Austin English for being named as a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program. 

In September, Austin got a surprise when he learned that he was named as a Semifinalist in the 2026

National Merit® Scholarship Program.  This talented senior will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring.

To compete for National Merit Scholarships, Semifinalists must advance to the Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling several additional requirements.  About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

We are so proud of this young man for his hard work and dedication to academic excellence.