Becca McKim of Glendale graduated with a kinesiology BS, pre-physical therapy from Boise State University on May 9.

McKim was among nearly 2,800 students eligible for degrees. Boise State celebrated their achievements with the university’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 boisestate.edu/commencement.

A public metropolitan research university with nearly 28,000 students, Boise State is powered by creativity and innovation. Located in Idaho’s capital city, the university has a growing research agenda and plays a crucial role in the region’s knowledge economy and famed quality of life. BoiseState.edu.

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National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors. These scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test (PSAT/NMSQT®); contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

Scholars may use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Included among the recipients are Rohan Singh of La Cañada; probable career field: medicine; attending La Cañada High School; awarded the

National Merit Eaton Scholarship. Eaton Charitable Fund sponsors awards for children of employees of Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Recipients of a National Merit $2500 Scholarship are: Diego M. Ahmad of Glendale; probable career field: engineering; attending Harvard- Westlake School in Studio City; Jackson S. Bullard of Glendale, probable career field: engineering; attending Crescenta Valley High School; Wren E. Kawamura of La Cañada; probable career field: applied mathematics; attending La Cañada High School; Maya S. Khurana of La Cañada; probable career field: medicine; attending Flintridge Preparatory School.