"Frisco ISD’s high number of National Merit Semifinalists is a testament to the exceptional talent, hard work and dedication of our students,” FISD Chief Academic Officer Christy Fiori said in a district news release. “Their achievements reflect the strength of the district’s commitment to academic excellence and the supportive environment we foster for all learners. We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments and the bright futures they are building."
This year’s results are based on the results from the 2023 PSAT exam. Qualifiers now have the chance to compete for about 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
A complete list of semifinalists can be found here.
Some context
National Merit Semifinalists represent those who scored in the top 1% of the PSAT exam from the previous year. More than 16,000 semifinalists have been named in the 2025 program to compete for the final scholarships, which is less than 1% of the 1.3 million high school juniors who take the exam, the release stated.
