Congratulations to JUHSD’s Jethro Lewis for receiving the National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes high-achieving high school students and provides college scholarships. The program offers several benefits to students, including:
Recognition
Students who participate in the program are recognized for their academic achievements.
College scholarships
The program awards scholarships to help students pay for college.
College applications
Being a National Merit Scholar can boost a student's chances of getting into college. Some colleges even highlight the number of National Merit Scholars they enroll.
Lowered tuition
Some colleges offer lowered or free tuition to students who are recognized by the program.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) manages the program and awards scholarships based on a student's PSAT/NMSQT score, academic record, essay, and other factors. Congrats Jethro!
