Crawfordsville High School’s Chang Kuai Yeung has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program.
Officials with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 72nd annual program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 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% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
