Congratulations to the winners of the $300 Merit Scholarship.
| Grade | Name | Age | Peak Rating | Required Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | T.J. Ragsdale | 8 | 1453 | 1300 |
| 4th | Sam Cotter | 10 | 1410 | 1400 |
| 5th | Michael Cornell | 11 | 1580 | 1500 |
| Kevin Zhang | 10 | 1528 | 1500 | |
| 6th | Ashu Thakur | 12 | 1665 | 1600 |
| 8th | Vaishnav Aradhyula | 13 | 1954 | 1800 |
| Jonathan Cox | 13 | 1906 | 1800 | |
| Landon Brownell | 14 | 1868 | 1800 | |
| 12th | Arin Madenci | 17 | 2154 | 2000 |
| Leo Martinez | 17 | 2130 | 2000 |
Peak rating as of April 2004 USCF Rating Supplement