5 Upper Dublin Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

UPPER DUBLIN, PA — Five students at Upper Dublin High School have been named semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition.

The nationwide program has named some 16,000 semifinalists, or less than 1 percent of the nation's high school seniors.

Semifinalists from Upper Dublin include:

• Hannah Adams
• Matthew Gregg
• Selena Liang
• Isabella Xie
• Lance Yang

"We are delighted to celebrate this momentous achievement for our five National Merit Semi-Finalists," Robert Schultz, the principal of Upper Dublin High School, told Patch. "Their achievement is a proud moment for our high school and for the entire Upper Dublin School District community, showcasing our commitment to educational excellence."

Over 1.3 million students across 21,000 high schools were entered into the program by taking the 2023 PSAT as juniors.

Around 15,000 of the 16,000 semifinalists are expected to be named finalists, organizers said.

To be considered for finalist status, semifinalists and a high school official must complete a scholarship application with details on their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.

The 2024 awards cycle marks the 70th annual program for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.