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By Ryan Richardson
February 13, 2025 | 12:11 am
Updated February 13, 2025 | 12:18 am
Four local high school seniors have been recognized as finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Local finalists include Owensboro High School’s Landon Block, as well as Daviess County High School’s Matthew Dunlay, Nathan Goins, and Sally Tidwell.
These individuals are among approximately 15,000 students around the country to move on to the next portion of the scholarship competition. Winners will be announced beginning in March.
The selection process for scholarship winners involves evaluating information about finalists obtained from both students and their high schools. Included are the finalist’s academic record (course load and difficulty level, depth and breadth of subjects studied, and grades earned); PSAT/NMSQT scores; the student’s essay; demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community activities; and the school official’s written recommendation and characterization of the finalist.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance.
Students enter the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which serves as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.
February 13, 2025 | 12:11 am
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