Garland Independent School District proudly announces that eight high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship (NM) Program. These academically talented students are among the more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide and will have the opportunity to compete for nearly $28 million in National Merit Scholarships next spring.
The following students from Garland ISD have been recognized as 2024 National Merit semifinalists:
Garland High School
- Margaret Bryant
- Steven Hunt
- Minori Norah Kikuchi
- Johnathan Ontiveros
- Eric Tran
- Phi Vu
North Garland High School
- Thomas Phung
Sachse High School
- Ayden Leonard
About the NMS Program
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition for recognition and scholarships. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level.
Steps in the 2024 Competition
Semifinalists were selected based on their scores from the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). To become a finalist, students must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities demonstrated leadership abilities, employment and honors and awards received.