Two FCDS Students Named Semi-Finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Congratulations to FCDS seniors Luca Pass and Asmithaa Vinukonda, who were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of over 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million.
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.
We’re proud of Luca and Asmithaa for this incredible accomplishment!