Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy student named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy student named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist

KENNER, La. — Kenner Discovery High School senior and founding student Jaden Newman was named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist, an honor that places her among the top academic performers in Louisiana and the nation.

Local Students Among Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requ…