09/15/2026
Three students in Florence 1 Schools have been identified as Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition for US high school students. They are Aaron Cheng, Isabel Quann and Kashish Solanki, all of Wilson High School.
The National Merit Scholarship Program awards high-achieving high school seniors with funds for their undergraduate studies. The three Florence 1 students are among approximately 16,000 Semifinalists who now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for nearly 6,700 scholarships worth more than $24 million that will be offered next spring.
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
Congratulations to Aaron, Isabel, and Kashish on this incredible achievement!