2009 National Achievement Scholarship Program Michigan Semifinalists
>> 2009 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MICHIGAN SEMIFINALISTS
These scholastically talented students now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 800 scholarships worth over $2.6 million to be awarded next spring.
The National Achievement Program, conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), is a privately financed academic competition that operates without government assistance. It was initiated in 1964 to recognize academically promising black students throughout the nation and to provide scholarships to a substantial number of the most outstanding program participants. To date, over 27,800 young men and women have received Achievement Scholarship awards worth more than $91 million.
Approximately 1,300 semifinalists are expected to fulfill additional requirements and advance to the finalist level in the 2009 program. All Achievement Scholar awardees will be selected from the finalist group on the basis of their abilities, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
About the Competition
More than 150,000 high school juniors from all parts of the
To advance to the finalist level in the competition, semifinalists must present a record of high academic performance throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the PSAT/NMSQT performance. Also, the semifinalist and a high school official must complete a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about the student’s participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, and educational goals. The substantial amount of information collected about each finalist will be used in the selection of scholarship winners.
National Achievement Scholarships
National Achievement Scholarships provided in 2009 will be supported by corporations, professional organizations, foundations, and by NMSC’s own funds. Two types of scholarships will be offered. Every finalist will compete for one of the 700 one-time National Achievement $2,500 Scholarships, which will be awarded on a regional representation basis. In addition, corporate and business sponsors will underwrite about 100 Achievement Scholarship awards for finalists who meet criteria set by the grantor. Although some corporate-sponsored awards provide a single payment, most are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. NMSC will release the names of scholarship winners to news media in early April.
2009 National Achievement Program
Webb, Lilliane
Bamfo, Rose A.
Armstrong, Megan J.
Wheeler, Paulah D.
Hopkins, David
Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi C.
Seedorf, Danielle J.
Berrien Springs
Baker, Kara D.
Drake, Kendall
Jackson, Christopher D.
Smith, Danielle D.
Varner, Thomas G.
Wright, Adrian E.
The
Holloman, Stephanie M.
Bloomfield Hills
Babb, Dominic L.
Fishman, Eric
Marsh, Devin F.
Robinson, Leonard C.
Sims, Imani M.
Suber, Daniel C.
Trewn, Jayant J.
Whittaker, John R.
Williams, Herbert D.
Brownstown
Mejabi, Olukemi C.
Davison
Taborn, Corinne
Reid, Simone
Roberson, Brendan J.
Sampson, Sage S.
Smith, Isaac L.
University of
Barthwell, Jack C.
Joiner-Hill, Michael C.
Williams, Michael A.
Worthem, Brandon F.
Adibe, Monica N.
Mousa, Sarah M.
Keith,
Young, Samantha L.
Reed, Reneatha M.
Washington, Tylisha B.
Allen, Mathis S.
Samaroo, Jasmyn N.
Siwak, Sarah H.
Haslett
Hollingsworth, Nisha R.
Anyalebechi, Jerome C.
Fields, Brittany C.
Lewis, Bryan M.
Northville
Alashe, Latif G.
Saline
Baker, Mikaela C.
