Key Club President National Merit Scholar Finalist

CONGRATS, ALEXANDER! | A Harker Heights High School senior is a finalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Alexander Kim is a senior at #Killeen ISD’s #HarkerHeights High School who now has the opportunity to compete for one of about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.

“This is an incredible accomplishment for Alexander and Harker Heights High School,” said Killeen ISD Superintendent Dr. King Davis. “Being named a National Merit finalist takes years of focus, discipline and hard work. We are proud of him and grateful to the teachers and family members who supported him along the way.”

In the Fall, Kim was named a National Merit semifinalist. To advance to finalist status, he sent in an application detailing his academic record, leadership roles, extracurricular involvement, community service and honors received.

“Alexander represents the very best of what our students can achieve,” said Harker Heights High School Principal Dr. Jorge Soldevila. “He is not only academically gifted but also deeply committed to excellence in everything he does. We are extremely proud of his accomplishments and excited to see what he will achieve next.”

Killeen ISD says Kim is interested in history and is a three-time All-State orchestra member. After graduation, he plans on attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or the U.S. Air Force Academy. He plans to pursue studies in aerospace and computer science, with the goal of working on computer systems for spacecraft.

There are about 15,000 finalists nationwide, including a #Lampasas ISD student. Out of the 15,000 about half will receive a National Merit Scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be announced later this spring.

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