Submitted by Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy is proud to celebrate an outstanding group of seniors recognized in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic recognition programs.
Senior Dhairya Rupareliya has been named a National Merit Semifinalist, placing him among approximately 16,000 students nationwide selected for their exceptional performance on the 2025 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), taken last October.
As one of the highest scoring participants in the state, Dhairya will have the opportunity to continue on in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
MVA is also proud to recognize six seniors who have been named National Merit Commended Students:
- Dylan Bova
- Caleb John
- Damian Jones
- Nidhi Krishna
- Sebastian Orozco
- Nikita Verma
Commended Students are recognized for demonstrating outstanding academic promise through their performance on the qualifying 2025 PSAT/NMSQT. For the 2027 program, approximately 34,000 students nationwide received commended recognition. Their recognition represents an impressive academic achievement.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance, to recognize academically talented high school students and provide opportunities for undergraduate scholarships. More than 1.3 million students entered the 2027 competition, with 50,000 high scorers identified for recognition.
Congratulations Dhairya, Dylan, Caleb, Damian, Nidhi, Sebastian, and Nikita! We are incredibly proud to celebrate your achievement.
