CV celebrates five seniors who have been named as 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists..

Selected from more than 1.3 million students nationwide, these outstanding scholars are among just 16,000 finalists now competing for 6,000+ National Merit Scholarships worth $26 million.

After earning semifinalist status with exceptional PSAT scores, they advanced through a rigorous application process that highlighted their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication. This prestigious recognition places them among the top 1% of high school seniors in the country.

We are incredibly #CVProud and excited to watch them take the next step in the competition!