123 Fulton County students named National Merit semifinalists

Fulton County Schools announced 123 of its high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.

The students attend nine high schools: Alpharetta, Cambridge, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Milton, North Springs, Northview, Riverwood and Roswell.

The Fulton County students are among about 16,000 students nationwide to earn the distinction.

Semifinalists in the National Merit program continue on in a competition for a chance to receive a share of nearly $30 million in scholarships.

Finalists are expected to be named in February.

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