Alvin ISD is proud to announce that 11 outstanding students have been named National Merit Finalists in the prestigious 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholars have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, placing them among the top students nationwide.
The 2025 National Merit Finalists from Alvin ISD are:
Bryant Nesrsta – Alvin High School
Connor Bellard – Shadow Creek High School
Ananya Chandak – Shadow Creek High School
Nathan Crews – Shadow Creek High School
Dannie Jacob – Shadow Creek High School
Rishabh Makker – Shadow Creek High School
Ishan Patel – Shadow Creek High School
Shaivi Durga Peddada – Shadow Creek High School
Ashwin Vijayakumar – Shadow Creek High School
Michael Walla – Shadow Creek High School
Joshua Wu – Shadow Creek High School
National Merit Finalists represent the highest level of academic excellence, earning this recognition through top scores on the PSAT/NMSQT, outstanding academic records, and strong leadership in their schools and communities. These students now advance to the next stage, competing for prestigious National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.
“We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to academic excellence,” said Carol Nelson, Superintendent of Alvin ISD. “Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning set a tremendous example for all students in our district.”
The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most esteemed academic competitions in the country, recognizing students who exemplify exceptional intellectual ability and promise. Alvin ISD congratulates each of these students and looks forward to celebrating their future successes.