Thirteen MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. About 840 high school seniors have been chosen to receive corporate-sponsored National Merit scholarships financed by about 107 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations.
The students are among 25 high school seniors in Maryland to be selected in the latest group of National Merit Scholarship Program recipients. Most of these awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and provide annual stipends that range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and $5,000.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) was established in 1955 to honor scholastically talented youth and encourage academic excellence at all levels of education. MCPS winners of the scholarships, the corporate sponsors and their intended fields of study are:
Montgomery Blair High School
Julia A. Gelfond, Specialty Materials Manufacturing and Materials Technology, Materials Science
Joshua Hsieh, Leidos, Inc., Applied Mathematics
Katalina N. Li, Mary E. Beyerle Scholarship, Public Health
Kevin Y. Yao, CACI, Computer Engineering
Winston Churchill High School
Emily Huang, Geico, Education
Tej Mehta, Leidos, Inc., Computer Science
Eric Yao, Mary E. Beyerle Scholarship, Computer Science
Andrew B. Yu, Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals, Statistics
Col. Zadok Magruder High School
Julia E. Perkins, FTS International, LLC, Engineering
Richard Montgomery High School
Crystal C. Li, Mary E. Beyerle, Academia
Tanya Paul, Leidos, Inc., Computer Science
Poolesville High School
Isabel Wu, Geico, Computer Science
Andrew Z. Yuan, Eaton, Computer Science
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Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
