Scoring high on the PSAT as a junior can qualify you for
National Merit Scholarships and other awards.
Juniors taking the PSAT are automatically entered into the
National Merit Program, a competition for recognition and
undergraduate scholarships conducted by The National Merit
Scholarship Corporation (a not-for-profit organization). The most
outstanding participants receive scholarships worth a total of
$50 million for undergraduate study.
Awards granted in the National Merit Program
|
8,200 |
$2,500 |
|
15,000 |
Certificate |
|
16,000 |
Certificate |
|
34,000 |
Letter of Commendation |
Participation in the National Merit Program has increased
dramatically since it started in 1955. In 2005, more than 1.328
million students entered the competition, representing over
20,000 high schools.
Learn more about the
structure and content of the PSAT—and get ready for
the PSAT and the SAT with Kaplan's PSAT/SAT
for Sophomores and Juniors Course.
