Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:charity
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
high schools
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| gptkbp:application |
available online
holistic approach based on standardized test scores |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:PSAT/_NMSQT
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| gptkbp:awarded_by |
gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarship_Corporation
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| gptkbp:awards |
approximately 7,500 annually
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| gptkbp:benefits |
financial aid for college
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
educational organizations
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| gptkbp:committee |
comprised of educators
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
encouraged among applicants
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| gptkbp:criteria |
top scorers in each state
academic performance and leadership |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
positive influence
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
one-time award
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1955
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| gptkbp:focus_area |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
STEM fields encouraged
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| gptkbp:game_components |
essays and recommendations
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:National_Achievement_Scholarship
gptkb:National_Hispanic_Recognition_Program |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Merit Scholarship
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| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
semi-finalists and finalists
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| gptkbp:notable_alumni |
strong network of recipients
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| gptkbp:notable_winners |
many prominent figures
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| gptkbp:notifications |
usually in the spring
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| gptkbp:official_selection |
via mail and online
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
colleges and universities
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| gptkbp:purpose |
recognize academic excellence
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
private donations
up to $2,500 participating colleges |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
nationally recognized award
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| gptkbp:release_date |
typically in early fall
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| gptkbp:scholarships |
varies by year
varies by institution merit-based prestigious award one academic year annual cycle enhances college applications supports educational goals U. S. citizens and residents academic excellence and leadership skills direct to educational institutions directly to colleges high-achieving students. improved college access increases chances for other scholarships over 60 years of awarding scholarships widely respected in academia |
| gptkbp:service_years |
not applicable
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| gptkbp:student_enrollment |
high school seniors
PSAT/ NMSQT scores |
| gptkbp:type_of |
gptkb:National_Merit_Scholarships
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| gptkbp:website |
www.nationalmerit.org
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Goldwater_Scholarship
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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