The National Merit Exam ranks as a national measure of educational scholarship.  Vero Beach proudly recognized 3 local students who ranked in the top 8400 students nationally who won scholarship money awards from a field of 1.5 million students from 22,000 high schools.  Vero Beach High School announced 8 National Merit Scholars this year, with 2 winning scholarship money so far.  Vero Beach St Edwards private school honored 1 scholarship money award winner this year.  Congratulations to these 3 fine scholars!