8 Broward County Public School seniors awarded National Merit Scholarships

2025 National Merit Scholarship recipients for Broward County Public Schools. (Courtesy: Broward County Public Schools)

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.


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