National Merit Scholarship Program
From National Merit Scholarship Corporation. $10,000. Deadline October 31, 2026.
- Award
- $10,000
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026 12 days left
- Provider
- National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Who can apply
- Open to high school seniors. Must be U.S. citizens.
- Level
- High School Seniors
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- None listed
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm with the provider before you apply.
About this scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes and honors academically talented students in the United States. It provides scholarships to high school students based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores and academic achievements.
Common questions
How much is the National Merit Scholarship Program worth?
The award is $10,000.
When is the National Merit Scholarship Program deadline?
The deadline is October 31, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 12 days away.
Who can apply for the National Merit Scholarship Program?
Open to high school seniors. Must be U.S. citizens. No state restriction is listed.
Similar scholarships
- American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship$1K–$2,500
- DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship$1K
- Red Egg Marketing Scholarship$2,500
- Schneider Electric EcoXpert SkillPointe Scholarship$2,500
- Voice of Democracy$500–$35K
- Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Youth ScholarshipsUp to $35K
- Brighthouse Scholar Connections Scholarship Program$10K–$40K
- Making an Impact Scholarship$1,500
See all 2026–27 Scholarships for High School Seniors or browse every category.