Five MLWGS Seniors Awarded National Merit Scholarships in 2023

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

Among the 2500 finalists nationwide, five exceptional students from Maggie Walker Governor’s School were chosen for the NMSC scholarships. Representing three divisions around the metro area these students will receive a check to help fund their collegiate studies. 

Sean Fang (Chesterfield) has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.

Carleigh R Heckel (Hanover) has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship

Walter “Sutton” Marks (Hanover) has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.

Carson J Wang (Henrico) has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship.

Abigail M Poulston (Chesterfield) has been selected as a winner of the Liberty Mutual Scholarship.

Congratulations to these well deserving Dragon students! We are confident you will do great things in college. 

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