NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Two students from the Newtown Square area have been named winners of corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation Wednesday announced winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
These two local awardees are among about 770 high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 94 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations.
Jonathan R. Barsotti, of Newtown Square, Friends Central School
Probable career field: Mechanical Engineering (Robotics)
National Merit Arkema Inc. Scholarship
Arkema Inc. is a diversified chemicals manufacturer with 31 manufacturing locations in the United States accounting for 30 percent of Arkema’s global sales and employing approximately 3,000 employees.
Gavin B. Schmidt, of Newtown Square, The Episcopal Academy
Probable career field: Environmental Policy
National Merit Johnson & Johnson Scholarship
Caring for the world, one person at a time, has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science–bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Our Credo places a strong emphasis on our employees, and the National Merit Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity to support future generations.
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