Jessica Miller named scholarship finalist
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This places her in a group of more than 15,000 students representing less than one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors.
Founded in 1955 to conduct the annual Merit Scholarship competition, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. Scholarships awarded through the National Merit Program are underwritten by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions as well as by NMSC?s own funds.
Independent sponsors have provided scholarships through the National Merit Program beginning with the first awards offered in 1956, supporting NMSC?s goals of honoring the nation?s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. As a finalis, Miller is eligible for Merit Scholarships offered by NMSC, as well as individual colleges and universities.
Webb School is a co-educational day and boarding school for grades 6-12 in Bell Buckle, Tenn. The School?s strength is its emphasis on academic excellence and honor.