National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Nicholas Mortimore , winner of a 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship, earned his bachelor of science degree from The University of Arizona with majors in biochemistry and in molecular and cellular biology. #molecularbiology #Cellularbiology #BeckmanScholar

"I wrote an essay for my Theory of Knowledge class where my favorite paragraph was written on the exoplanet HD 209458 b, the first to be observed in transit. Although this exoplanet is not a recent discovery, the research I did in order to include it in my essay is what really led me to realize what I want to study." Lakyn Reed , winner of a 2023 National Merit Whitman College Scholarship, is pursuing a major in astrophysics while also studying mathematics and Japanese. #exoplaneet #astrophysics #mathematics

As the winner of a 2022 National Merit Texas A&M University Scholarship, Shriddha Laxman hopes to use her chemical engineering degree to create a more sustainable environment. #chemicalengineering #sustainability

Shuhul Mujoo, winner of a 2023 National Merit $2500 Scholarship, is pursuing a degree in applied physics at the Caltech. "I love physics because it describes the fundamental nature of the universe," says Shuhul. #physics #robotics 

"Firstly, I am an avid learner that loves to take courses in math and science, especially engineering. Secondly, I strongly believe in a career that improves the lives of people around me, so this naturally fits in well with civil engineering. The first word, 'civil', tells you that this field is for the good of the people," declares Caden Nelsen. Caden, the winner of a 2022 James E. Casey Scholarship, sponsored by The UPS Foundation, is working towards his civil engineering degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. #engineering #math #eaglescout

Ryan Liu, winner of a 2023 National Merit $2500 Scholarship, is pursuing a major in health and societies and a second major in mathematical economics at the University of Pennsylvania. Ryan says, "I chose this joint field of study because it will equip me with skills to analyze healthcare systems quantitatively and qualitatively, allowing me to make an impact on the future of the field." #data #healthcareanalytics #optimization

Ava Pal, winner of a 2022 National Merit - The University of Arizona Scholarship, is pursuing a degree in environmental science. "I am passionate about climate change and preserving our planet for future generations," she asserts. #climatescience #environmentalscience #climatechange

Ezra W. Moore, winner of a 2023 National Merit $2500 Scholarship, is studying musical theatre at Oklahoma City University.

We're proud to congratulate our 2024-25 National Merit Semifinalists, Zach Prager ’25, Chris Chang ’25, Simon Meyers ’25, Kevin Li ’25, Audrey Wan ’25, Claire Wan ’25; Lainey Leslie ’25, Susan Moseley ’25, Alejandro Seal ’25 for being named National Merit Semifinalists, joining more than 16,000 high-achieving students nationwide! Additionally, 24 St. Stephen’s students earned Commended Student honors from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, recognized among 34,000 high-performing seniors. Find the full list below: https://shorturl.at/ADu0l #SSTX #NationalMerit #AcademicExcellence

Jocelyn Bullock, winner of a 2023 State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship, is pursuing her degree in instrumental music education from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). "Music has always been such an impactful, important part of my life, and I want to use that passion in my future career. #music #education #arts