Two Abington Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today the 2013 $2,500 Merit Scholarship winners. There are 8,000 students nationwide who will receive a National Merit Scholarship in 2013, totally $35 million.

According to a release, students are selected based on academic record, "scores from two standardized tests, contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official."

Locally, the following students have been named National Merit Scholarship recipients:

Name: William A. Giguere

Hometown: Glenside

School: Abington High School

Probable Career Field: Physics

Name: Benjamin D. Kruger

Hometown: Rydal

School: Abington High School

Probable Career Field: Mathematics