See the winners in, near Baton Rouge for the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program

See the winners in, near Baton Rouge for the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Louisiana finalists of the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program were announced Wednesday, May 7. Students named finalists are awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Winners are judged for their accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in college. High school students are selected as finalists by a committee of college admissions officers and school counselors. Baton Rouge area scholarship winners Mia Ba…

3 more local students earn National Merit Scholarships

Three additional students from Lexington-Richland School District Five and four students from Richland School District Two have earned National Merit Scholarships.