Five Bellevue students have received National Merit Scholarships financed

by colleges and universities.

Philip Lai, from Bellevue High School, whose probable career field is computer science, received a scholarship from the University of Washington.

Joy Y. Maa, from Newport High School, whose probable career field is law,received a scholarship from the The University of Washington.

Ajay U. Mehta, from Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH, whose probable career field is economics, received a scholarship from New York University.

Amy S. Park, from Newport High School, whose probable career field is international relations, received a scholarship from New York University.

Karen I. Walker, from the International School, whose probable career field is medicine, received a scholarship from Pepperdine University.