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National Merit Scholarship
by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 Undergraduate 🌍 United States
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
$2,500 one-time + corpora
Duration
3-4 years
Deadline
October (PSAT test)
Level
Undergraduate
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

✨ Should I Apply?

Instant Application Intelligence

72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
$2,500 one-time + corporate matches
⏱
Duration
3-4 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
🎓
Level
Undergraduate
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
October (PSAT test)
Merit scholarship for US students based on PSAT/NMSQT performance.
Who Should Apply
US high school students with outstanding PSAT scores
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support
Tags
UndergraduateFoundationStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
$2,500 one-time + corporate matches
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
US high school students; take PSAT in junior year
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
October (PSAT test)
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
October (PSAT test)
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
$2,500 one-time + corporate matches
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
US high school students with outstanding PSAT scores
The scholarship provides: $2,500 one-time + corporate matches — Partial tuition support
The application deadline is: October (PSAT test). Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
Yes
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
nmsp@nmsc.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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