Twenty-six Maine high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday.
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who will compete for nearly $26 million in scholarships next spring. To advance to finalist status, students must submit a detailed application, maintain strong academic records, write an essay, and earn confirming SAT or ACT scores. About 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to become finalists, and roughly half will win scholarships.
The Maine semifinalists, listed by town and high school, are:
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, based in Evanston, Illinois, has operated the program since 1955. It is funded by the corporation’s own resources as well as nearly 300 business organizations, higher education institutions, and individual donors.
National Merit winners will be announced beginning in April 2026 and concluding in July.
Steve Robinson is the Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire. ‪He can be reached by email at Robinson@TheMaineWire.com.
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