Six students from GGUSD were named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program – a prestigious recognition earned by less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide. Approximately 200 Orange County students earned the distinction.
National Merit Semifinalists from GGUSD included Catherine Palm from Bolsa Grande High School; Kandice U. Nguyen and Uyen Nguyen from Garden Grove High School; Anne N. Do, Caden Guardino and Cayden Morris from Pacifica High School.
National Merit Semifinalists represent those students who scored highest on the PSAT from each state. Next, students will submit a scholarship application, endorsement from a high school official, essay, and SAT scores.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is designed to recognize students with extraordinary academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college courses. Semifinalists are eligible to compete for 7,250 scholarships worth an estimated $28 million.
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