Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:charity
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sonia_Sotomayor
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gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarship_Corporation
gptkb:College_Board gptkb:Educational_Testing_Service |
gptkbp:application |
National Merit Scholarship application
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gptkbp:awarded_by |
gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarship_Corporation
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gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarships
Merit Scholarships |
gptkbp:benefits |
college scholarships
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gptkbp:criteria |
academic performance and potential
PSAT/ NMSQT scores |
gptkbp:effective_date |
based on college performance
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gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:has_collection |
partnerships with educational institutions
increased participation over decades support for underrepresented groups over 1 million scholarships awarded since inception diverse representation among recipients growing recognition of STEM fields impact on student motivation influence on college admissions processes influence on scholarship trends over $1 billion in scholarships awarded recognition of community service and leadership |
gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:National_Hispanic_Recognition_Program
gptkb:National_Achievement_Scholarship_Program |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Merit Scholar
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gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
academic achievement
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gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:PSAT/_NMSQT
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gptkbp:notable_production |
enhanced educational opportunities
increased college access encouragement of academic excellence recognition of high-achieving students support for diverse student populations |
gptkbp:notable_winners |
top scorers
approximately 16,000 annually approximately 34,000 annually |
gptkbp:notifications |
finalists notified in February
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gptkbp:participated_in |
over 1.5 million students annually
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gptkbp:recognizes |
academic excellence
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gptkbp:release_date |
typically in October
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gptkbp:scholarships |
gptkb:National_Merit_$2500_Scholarships
varies by institution students from all 50 states College-sponsored Merit Scholarships Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships private and public colleges |
gptkbp:scientific_goals |
identify and recognize academic talent
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gptkbp:student_enrollment |
high school students
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