Rutherford County National Merit Semifinalists

September 14, 2023

By BARTON HENLEY
Rutherford County Schools

Rutherford County Schools has nine representatives nominated as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

Below are this year’s representatives.

Central High School