To become a Finalist 2018, instructions see link inside

To become a Finalist, the Semifi nalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifi nalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A Semifi nalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school offi cial, write an essay, and earn SAT® scores that confi rm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

Details, see link below:

http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/images/gid2/editor_documents/18_meritsemi.pdf?gid=2&pgid=61