BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Eight Broward County Public School seniors are being recognized for their hard work.
According to a media release, the exceptional students were selected from a highly competitive group of national finalists and have earned National Merit Scholarships.
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To earn their scholarships, the students first earned top marks on the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year, which placed them among the top scorers in the nation. They then advanced through the rigorous finalist selection process, which included submitting a detailed application, an essay and their academic records.
The following students were winners in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program:
- Andrea Barboza, Cypress Bay High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Thomas Clarke, Pompano Beach High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Abdul Indorewala, Flanagan High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Adam Langshaw, Cypress Bay High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Ella Maurice, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Hansita Penikalapati, Cypress Bay High School, National Merit Corporate-sponsored Scholarship
- Janelle Prager, Hollywood Hills High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
- Gregory Roudenko, Cypress Bay High School, National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
The scholarships can be used at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.