Two seniors from Luxemburg-Casco High School were named semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Cady Bevins and Hudson Thiry will now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for over 6,800 scholarships totaling $26 million, which will be offered next spring.
Over 1.3 million students entered the scholarship program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year as juniors. Bevins and Thiry represent less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors of the 16,000 semifinalists.
Luxemburg-Casco High School Principal Tyson Tlachac says the honor speaks volumes about Bevins and Thiry's work throughout their academic careers.
To be considered for the scholarship award, Bevins and Thiry fulfilled several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. They had to submit an essay and a detailed scholarship application with a high school academic record. Semifinalists also had to list participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honor awards received.
If Bevins and Thiry advance to the finalist level, they will be notified next February. The winners will be announced in April 2025.
