DePaul Prep Seniors Awarded National Merit Recognition

Abigail Grainger '27, a St. Clement School graduate, was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist. Abigail is one of 16,000 academically talented U.S. high school seniors who will continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million.

Kierstin Lyons '27, a Burley Elementary School graduate, was recently named a National Merit Commended student, recognizing her outstanding academic promise. She scored among the top 50,000 of more than 1.2 million students who entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

The National Merit ® Scholarship Program is an annual competition for recognition and scholarships. The program is open to all U.S. high school students who meet entry requirements.