Two West Roxbury Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

WEST ROXBURY, MA - Two students from West Roxbury have been awarded National Merit Scholarships in 2016.

The winners were announced Wednesday by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists nationwide

A committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors judged students from each state based on a combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in college.

Judges appraised finalists' academic record, standardized test scores, participation and leadership in school and community projects, an essay submitted by each student and a letter of recommendation from a high school official to determine the winners.

Each winner was awarded a $2,500 scholarship, financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and grants from corporations and company foundations.

Here's a look at who received scholarships in West Roxbury:

Yanson O. Chang - Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury

Probable career field: Economics

National Merit $2,500 Scholarship

This award is supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds.

Kevin J. Zhu - Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury

Probable career field: Computer Science

National Merit $2,500 Scholarship

This award is supported by National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds.