The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has awarded nine Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors 2022 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, the districdt announced.

The National Merit Scholars are part of a group of distinguished students nationwide judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Officials of each sponsor college selected their winners from among finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who will attend their institution.