8 Rhode Island Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Newport RI

13 May, 2020

10:11 AM

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The winners of the 2020 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships were announced Wednesday. Eight high school seniors from Rhode Island were selected from the pool of more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Judges choose the winners from the finalists based on accomplishments, skills and potential for success in their college studies. The number of winners in each state is determined by the percentage of graduating seniors who live there compared to the rest of the country. A variety of factors are considered in the selection process, including academic record, the difficulty level of classes taken and grades, scores from the PSAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, leadership roles and involvement in school and community activities, an essay written by the student and a recommendation letter from a school official. Rhode Island's winners are listed below, alphabetically by city. Ariadne M. Dulchinos, Barrington Probable career field: Software EngineeringSchool: Barrington High SchoolEmilie A. Lum, Cranston Probable career field: MedicineSchool: Moses Brown School, ProvidenceAndrew H. Babb, East Greenwich Probable career field: Actuarial ScienceSchool: East Greenwich High SchoolSuraj Sait, East Greenwich Probable career field: ManagementSchool: East Greenwich High SchoolLogan G. Cuthill, Exeter Probable career field: EngineeringSchool: Bishop Hendricken High SchoolJoelye E. Land, North Kingstown Probable career field: Environmental PolicySchool: North Kingstown High SchoolKailas B. Kahler, Pawtucket Probable career field: Computer ScienceSchool: Moses Brown SchoolTimothy J. Moren, Warwick Probable career field: Aerospace EngineeringSchool: Bishop Hendricken High School