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National Merit Scholarships

ASM International Foundation

National Merit Scholarships is provided to high school seniors who has taken the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The test serves as a qualifier for the program. The ASM Materials Education Foundation sponsors $1,000 to one semifinalist who is planning to pursue materials science and engineering.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    The applicant must be planning to enroll full-time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school. The applicant must also take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern.Take the SAT and earn scores that con rm your 2014 PSAT/NMSQT performance. You must take (or have taken) a national administration of the SAT between October 2013 and December 2015. Also, it is your responsibility to le a request with the College Board SAT Program to have an of cial report of your SAT scores sent to NMSC (code 0085).
  • Residence:
    The applicant must be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law (or be a citizen of the United States).
  • Citizenship:
    The applicant must be a citizen of the United States (or a U.S. lawful permanent resident or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law).
  • Major/Career:
    The awardee must have an interest in materials science and engineering as National Merit Semi-Finalists in high school.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    If you have not yet become a U.S. citizen, you must submit with your completed National Merit Scholarship Application: A letter signed by you explaining your plans for becoming a citizen, including the date on which you expect to be eligible and will apply for U.S. citizenship. AND If you are a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card); or a copy of your passport including the identity/biographical page and the I-551 stamp showing that you have been granted lawful permanent resident status. OR If you have applied for U.S. lawful permanent residence, a copy of Form I-797 Receipt Notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) that veri es you led the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Note: Form I-797 Receipt Notice must be received by NMSC on or before January 31, 2016.

Contact Information

  • Phone: (847) 866-5100

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