2009 National Merit Finalists

<p>trying to keep up with the scenarios put forth here.</p>

<p>However, I assumed that NM waited to see whether the student got offered a “NM” scholarship from another source (corporate or college) BEFORE they offered their own $2500 scholarship. Am I wrong? This bothered me because, if true, they by definition would not be awarding their own funds strictly on the basis of merit.</p>

<p>Does someone know whether NM offers their own scholarships regardless of whether college or corporation also offers, thus allowing the student to choose the “best deal” ?</p>