Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) congratulates four outstanding students who have been named recipients of prestigious National Merit $2,500 Scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Selected from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide, the students were recognized for their exceptional academic achievement, leadership and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
BCPS National Merit $2,500 Scholarships recipients:
- Rickey Liu, Cypress Bay High School
- Austin J. Campos, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
- Kevin Liu, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
- Isabella Maria Borges, West Broward High School
The National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are chosen by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors who evaluate academic records, PSAT/NMSQT® scores, extracurricular involvement, essays and recommendations from school officials.
“We are incredibly proud of these students for earning one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “Their dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence reflect the outstanding opportunities and support provided throughout BCPS.”
NMSC funds most National Merit $2,500 Scholarships, with additional support from corporate sponsors and donations to the organization’s President’s Fund. Scholarships may be used at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Additional announcements from NMSC will name recipients of College-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards on June 3 and July 13, 2026.
ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 236,600 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 86 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.
