Eight area students have received National Merit Scholarship awards from the Boeing Co.

Coral Bays-Muchmore of Bellevue, a student at Interlake High School, is considering a career in engineering.

Adrienne T. Chen of Bellevue, a student at Newport High School, is considering a career in computer science.

John A. Gellatly of Bellevue, a student at Issaquah High School, is considering a career in law.

Clarine S. Long of Bellevue, a student at Interlake High School, is considering a career in medicine.

Emma J. Tuschhoff of Bellevue, a student at Hazen High School in Renton, is considering a career in biology.

Sarah K. Williams of Bellevue, a student at Interlake High School, is considering a career in biochemical engineering.

Neil Mohan Chakravarty of Newcastle, a student at Liberty High School in Renton, is considering a career in management.

Justina J. Chen of Newcastle, a student at Interlake High School, is considering a career in engineering.