By Malcolm Butler
Cedar Creek seniors Bailey Adams and Hayes Bridges are two of the 15,000 high school seniors nationwide that have advanced as finalists for the National Merit Award.
Head of School Cindy Hampton cited the pair’s overall impact on the school, both academically and as leaders on campus.
“We are so proud of Bailey and Hayes for this prestigious accomplishment,” said Hampton. “Not only are they academically talented, they are motivated to excel. They are not only great students but also great leaders and members of our Cedar Creek family. As the next stage of their life approaches, we know they will be prepared and will thrive. We will miss them.”
Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.
The round of students that has advanced to the finals will be in competition for National Merit Scholarships from three categories:
1. National Merit $2500 Scholarships. (2500 single payment awards)
2. Corporate sponsored Merit Scholarships (about 840 awards issued to student meeting specific standards or criteria set by various company sponsors of National Merit)
3. College-sponsored Merit Scholarships. (Awarded by the institute the finalist wishes to attend)
Finalists will need to submit their first choice college by March 1 to be considered for college-sponsored awards.
National Merit will begin notifying finalists of various awards by mid-March.
The complete timeline is as follows:
April 24 – Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
May 8 – National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners
June 5 and July 15 – College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners
