16,000 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Nationwide

Students in Idaho Falls, the Kirkwood and Webster Groves districts in Missouri, Owen J. Roberts High School in Pennsylvania, and Rosary College Prep in Illinois were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The honorees include three Idaho Falls District 91 students, seven students from Kirkwood and Webster Groves, two from Owen J. Roberts, and two from Rosary College Prep. About 16,000 students nationwide earn semifinalist recognition after taking the PSAT/NMSQT, placing them among the top academic performers. Semifinalists may seek finalist status, with finalists selected using factors including academic records, recommendations, activities, and test scores, and can compete for scholarships to be awarded in spring 2027.