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123 Fulton County students named National Merit semifinalists

Nine Fulton County high schools produced 123 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. AJC FILE PHOTO

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Nine Fulton County high schools produced 123 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. AJC FILE PHOTO
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Sept 24, 2021

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.

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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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