Chances for Merit Scholarships at University of Michigan, University of Illinois, Purdue University?

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<p>Hey guys, I am a Junior and I just got my SAT scores back and I was starting to wonder if I have any chance at getting any merit based scholarship. If you could tell me my chances of getting certain scholarships at the University of Michigan, Purdue University, or the University Illinois that would be great. It would also be greatly appreciated if you could post the name, amount, and any other information about the certain scholarships as I am not entirely sure what scholarships are offered. My stats are below.</p>

<p>SAT: 2230
730 CR
750 M
750 W
(This was my first time taking it and I plan on taking again, but for the purpose of this post assume that I won't increase my score)</p>

<p>ACT: Planning on taking it soon (What score should I be aiming for?)</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 UW</p>

<p>Courses: Probably the most rigorous schedule I could take. Taking Inorganic Chemistry 115 and 116 as well as CEP US History (Both Dual Credits through Purdue) this year. Taking AP Calc, ACP Seech, CEP Comp, ACP Government, AP Economics, and CEP Spanish III next year.</p>

<p>ECs: (Assuming some things for next year)
Tennis: 4 Year Varsity Letterman
2 Year Captain
All-State Honorable Mention Junior Year
MVP and Mental Attitude Junior Year
Managed Girls Tennis Junior Year
Key Club Secretary
National Honor Society
Many Leadership conferences
Running my own eBay business of reselling garage sale items for all 4 years of high school
Numerous Volunteer Hours (Running a Children's Tennis Camp, Helping Coach Softball, Things through Key Club and NHS)</p>

<p>Okay guys so what do you think? Thanks in advance for all of your help.</p>

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<p>Where are you in-state? Merit awards at OOS publics can’t be counted on.</p>

<p>Here’s a recent thread you might find interesting:</p>

<p><a href=“Do merit scholarships actually exist? - Financial Aid and Scholarships - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1625569-do-merit-scholarships-actually-exist-p1.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Go to their websites’s financial aid information and look up the requirements for their merit scholarships. Most schools have set parameters for their merit awards.</p>

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<p>Sorry forgot to add that… I live in Indiana.</p>

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<p>Umich has a small number of very competitive merit awards for OOS students. I honestly don’t know about the others. </p>

<p>I would suggest you consider University of Pittsburgh as well. Apply EARLY! They have some excellent merit awards.</p>

<p>What should you aim for on the ACT? As close to 36 as possible!</p>

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<p>Purdue has very few scholarships for OOS students. Go to the Financial Aid forum and look at the stickies at the top. There are some schools which will offer full tuition.</p>

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<p>She is FROM Indiana. So she is IN state for Purdue.</p>

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<p>Use Purdue’s NPC to see if you qualify for merit.</p>