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This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring.
To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment, awards and honors received.
Semifinalists will also have to write an essay and receive an endorsement from a high school official.
According to National Merit School Program officials, more than 1.5 million juniors in 21,000 high schools across the country entered the program. Of the 16,000 seniors that were named finalists, approximately 15,000 are expected to be named finalists.
National Merit semifinalists in Putnam competing for the scholarships:
Brewster
- Kennedy LaMoreaux - Brewster High School
Carmel
- Rebecca Monge - Carmel High School
Mahopac
- Maxwell Semegran - Mahopac High School
- Alexa Tyberg - Mahopac High School
Putnam Valley
- John Liberatore - Putnam Valley High School
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