Southern Denton County students have been awarded 2026 National Merit Scholarships. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation made the announcement on June 3, revealing that multiple local students are among the winners.

These students are from various school districts, including Lewisville ISD, Northwest ISD, and Denton ISD, as well as other nearby schools and academies. The total number of winners nationwide is 6,700, with scholarships worth $24 million.

Further details on the local winners, including those from Argyle ISD's Argyle High School, can be found through the Cross Timbers Gazette.