FCDS Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to FCDS senior Ava Claire Scherer for being named a National Merit Scholarship Winner!
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the winners of approximately 6,870 National Merit Scholarships from more than 16,000 distinguished finalists. Winners are awarded $2,500 in scholarships.
NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
“This well-earned recognition reflects years of intentional effort and a deep commitment to her academic journey,” said Director of College Counseling Leah Hoffman. “Congratulations to Ava Claire — we’re excited to see what she accomplished at North Carolina State University over the next four years!”
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
