National Merit Scholar

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:charity
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sonia_Sotomayor
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarship_Corporation
gptkb:College_Board
gptkb:Educational_Testing_Service
gptkbp:application National Merit Scholarship application
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarship_Corporation
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
gptkbp:benefits college scholarships
gptkbp:criteria academic performance and potential
PSAT/ NMSQT scores
gptkbp:effective_date based on college performance
gptkbp:established gptkb:1955
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
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by academic achievement
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:PSAT/_NMSQT
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
gptkbp:participated_in over 1.5 million students annually
gptkbp:recognizes academic excellence
gptkbp:release_date typically in October
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
gptkbp:student_enrollment high school students