Bowling Green Independent Schools would like to congratulate 2026 National Merit Semifinalists, BGHS Seniors Kollin Hsieh and Finley Hondorp.

These students will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $26 million.

High school seniors entered the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying test as juniors. 

Next, the Semifinalists must submit a detailed application that provides information about their academic record, school and community involvement, leadership abilities, employment and awards received. Additionally, students must have high SAT or ACT scores, write an essay and be recommended by a school official. 

National Merit Finalists will be announced in February, with scholarship winners named between April and July 2026.