New National Merit Winners In Natick, Worcester, Lincoln-Sudbury

NATICK, MA — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced a new round of scholarship winners. Dozens of students from across the state earned $2,500 awards, including students from Worcester, Natick, and Lincoln-Sudbury High School.

The winners of the one-time scholarships were chosen by a panel including high school counselors and college admissions specialist. The winners come from a pool of 15,000 semifinalists that were chosen earlier this year.

Last month, the National Merit Corporation announced a round of corporate scholarship winners. Those awards were sponsored by companies, and went to students across the state, including in Natick and Wayland.

Here are the local $2,500 scholarship winners:

Zachary N. Tam, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Probable career field: Engineering

Jacob E. Moldover, Natick High School
Probable career field: Law

Benjamin T. Lanava, Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester
Probable career field: Environmental Engineering