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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the final group of 2025 National Merit Scholarship winners, including five outstanding students from Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). These students are among nearly 800 new recipients nationwide of college-sponsored awards, joining more than 2,900 others who were announced in June.
Congratulations to the newest BCPS National Merit Scholars:
- Leo Vought, Jr., College Academy at Broward College – National Merit Florida International University Scholarship
- Domenica Jaramillo, Cypress Bay High School – National Merit Florida State University Scholarship
- Corinne Kooken, Cypress Bay High School – National Merit Florida State University Scholarship
- Ayanna Verma, Cypress Bay High School – National Merit Emory University Scholarship
- Ally Wang, Cypress Bay High School – National Merit Purdue University Scholarship
“We are incredibly proud of these students and all our National Merit Scholars for their academic excellence, hard work and dedication,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “Their success reflects the strength of our schools, the commitment of our educators and the support of their families.”
These college-sponsored awards, ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years, are funded by the colleges the students plan to attend. In total, more than 7,100 high school graduates nationwide have been named 2025 National Merit Scholars, receiving nearly $26 million in scholarships.
ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
