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KU announces names of National Merit Scholars

LAWRENCE -- The names of new National Merit Scholars attending the University of Kansas this spring have been announced by KU's Office of Admissions and Scholarships.

KU ranks eighth in the country among public universities in the enrollment of new National Merit scholars, according to the National Merit Foundation's annual report.

Last fall, KU enrolled a record class of 116 National Merit scholars for the 2000-01 academic year.

The National Merit scholarship is widely regarded as the most prestigious nationwide award bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Less than 10,000 students receive National Merit scholarships from the 1.2 million students who compete for the award. Recipients are chosen based on their academic abilities and records and extracurricular activities. Among public universities, a total of 148 schools enrolled 3,496 new National Merit scholars in 2000-01.

For the names of National Merit Scholars, their level in school, their school and their parents' home address click here.