TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A Chiles High School student is among 34 students statewide to earn a National Merit Scholarship this year.
Gage Owens, who wants to study biology in college, was awarded a National Merit BASF Corporation Scholarship.
BASF Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is the North American arm of the BASF Group, which is one of the world's largest and oldest chemical companies.
“This announcement highlights the fact that hard work truly does pay off, and I applaud these students on this tremendous accomplishment,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “In Florida, we are proud to offer students a high-quality education that prepares them to succeed in college, career and throughout their lives. I appreciate the scholarship’s sponsors for recognizing the importance of investing in our students’ futures and making it even more affordable for these students to pursue postsecondary education in Florida.”
The awards recognize students who have excelled academically and demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities. About 1,000 high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored awards financed by about 200 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations.
Most National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and provide annual stipends ranging from $500 to $10,000 per year, while some provide a single award amount between $2,500 and $5,000.
Recipients can use their award at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.
For more information about the program, visit National Merit Scholarship Program.
