Ninety-five Madison area students have been named semifinalists for the 2017 National Merit Scholarships.
They are among approximately 16,000 high school seniors across the country who have qualified as semifinalists. Of these students, about 7,500 will eventually be offered the prestigious scholarship in spring 2017.
Entering its 62nd year, the National Merit Scholarship Program will have about $33 million available for college-bound students. The money is provided by hundreds of businesses and higher education institutions across the country.
Here are the seniors in area high schools that have qualified as semifinalists:
Much more, here.
2017 National Merit cut scores:
Illinois 219
Minnesota 219
Iowa 215
Massachusetts 222
Michigan 216
Texas 220
Wisconsin 215