National Merit Recognition
Offered by New Saint Andrews College
- Award
- $1,000 – $5,000
- Deadline
Conditions worth reading twice
National Merit Finalists are automatically eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. National Merit Semifinalists are automatically eligible for the Saint Andrews Scholarship. Page: 'Initial scholarship application deadline is February 1.' The 3.0/3.5 GPA figures on the live page appear only in the Renewal column ('Auto w/ 3.0 (Saint Andrews), or 3.5 (Presidential) GPA'), not as an initial-eligibility gate.
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the National Merit Recognition deadline?
February 1, 2027. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from New Saint Andrews College's own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on New Saint Andrews College's page before you plan around it.
How much is the National Merit Recognition worth?
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. New Saint Andrews College describes it as: $1,000–$5,000 (Saint Andrews), $5,000 or more (Presidential). This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
How do I apply for the National Merit Recognition?
Through New Saint Andrews College. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the New Saint Andrews College page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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