Redmond High seniors Shloak Jain and Marium Raza were two of 38 students in Washington state selected as Coca-Cola Scholar semifinalists.

Nationwide, nearly 86,000 students applied for the award. Students are selected for outstanding leadership, academic achievement and dedication to their community.

A committee will now select 250 regional finalists to receive a $1,000 educational stipend and 150 Coca-Cola Scholars to receive $20,000 scholarships and attend a Scholars Weekend in Atlanta.