Saint Ursula Academy is proud to announce five students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition for the 2024-2025 school year. 

 

Anna Hamant of Hyde Park

Eleanor Smith of Hyde Park

 

These academically talented high school seniors are among more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program nationwide. They have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26-million that will be offered next spring. 

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of competition. Over 90% of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

Zoey Jacobs of Crosby Twp.

Olivia Lyons of Anderson Twp.

Student who requested to remain anonymous – West Side of Cincinnati

Zoey, Olivia, and a third student are among the 34,000 Commended Students across the nation who placed in the top 5% on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test last fall.

 

‘We are incredibly proud of these young women and their commitment to their academic work,” said Kathy Restle, Saint Ursula Academy principal. “What’s as important is to recognize that each one of these young women is also a caring, confident leader committed to living Saint Ursula’s mission to go out and make a positive impact in the world. We can’t wait to see what these impressive young women accomplish in the future!”