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Westfield High School is proud to announce that senior Grace Matus has been recognized as a Finalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Grace is among more than 16,000 academically talented high school seniors nationwide who were named Semifinalists in this prestigious program and has now advanced as a Finalist. To advance to the Finalist level, Semifinalists must meet high academic standards and submit a detailed scholarship application that includes information about their academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership, and personal essay, as well as confirmed SAT or ACT scores.

Winners of the 2026 National Merit Scholarships will be announced in stages beginning in March and concluding in July of 2026.