National Merit Scholarship Program
Catalog organization: National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
Last updated
Last checked Aug 22, 2026
What Is National Merit Scholarship Program?
National Merit Scholarship Program is a extracurricular opportunity listed on ExtracurricularHub. Eligibility: Grades 11–12. Format: Hybrid.
National Merit Scholarship Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | The 2026-27 PSAT/NMSQT list price is $18 per test through schools, but states, districts, schools and low-income adjustments may reduce the student's charge to zero. Scholarship values depend on award type and sponsor. |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 11–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — last checked August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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