By the conclusion of the 2024 competition, about 6,900 National Merit Scholarship recipients will be selected from among 15,000 finalists nationwide, with award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Beyond those already announced, an additional 3,800 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship recipients across the country will be announced this summer.
Lenzy Krehbiel is a journalist based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focusing on local news for the Tulsa World Media Company. With a background in education reporting, Lenzy covers a wide range of topics including school updates, controversies, and community initiatives. Her work has also been featured in the Longview News-Journal.