FL Schools that offer large NM money?

Paying for College National Merit Aid
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<p>I've tried searching every way I can think of without much luck. It seems to me that the only way to find out which FL Universities offer large NM scholarships is to go to each and every school website. Unfortunately, even then, it's very hard to find on some of the websites and I'm afraid I may be missing it.</p>

<p>Yes, I've seen the thread on here but it's hard for me to find the info I'm looking for which is specifically FL schools and I'm not sure they're all listed in that thread either.</p>

<p>Is there a source somewhere which publishes a list? Something official, rather than anecdotal?</p>

<p>thank you so much!</p>

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<p>Wow that is a great deal if you name them first choice—I pray they still are commited to such a great deal when my son is ready to take the psat in a couple years.</p>

<p>Congrats to your sister usfsister!</p>

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<p>*<strong><em>Sorry, I accidentally deleted my original post. I was just trying to correct my name from usfsister to ucfsister. I made a typo when registering.</em></strong></p>

<p>I do not know about the other Florida schools for sure but I will copy and paste the official National Merit Incentive Package Letter for 2011 from UCF. This is not something you can find on the school’s website. This was sent to us by one of the people in their National Merit Office.</p>

<p>National Merit Scholarship Program</p>

<p>Each year, UCF attracts stronger and more talented groups of incoming freshmen.
While outstanding students often have many institutions to choose from, more and more
are putting UCF at the top of their list. One reason – the unparalleled support UCF
offers to its most talented students. Here are just some of the opportunities that are
available for students who have been designated as Semifinalists in the National
Merit Scholarship Program:
Invitation to apply to The Burnett Honors College•
Guaranteed• admission to the LEAD Scholars Program (upon application)
Priority• registration
Special orientation program•
Guaranteed on-campus• housing</p>

<p>For more information, please contact:
Ryan J. Woods, Director
The Scholars Program
(407) 823-6179
<a href=“mailto:rwoods@mail.ucf.edu”>rwoods@mail.ucf.edu</a></p>

<p>Scholarships Offered through Undergraduate Admissions:</p>

<p>Students designated as Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program are guaranteed a scholarship valued at $18,000 total over 4 years ($36,000 for non-Florida residents) upon admission to UCF. Those students who advance to Finalist standing in the
competition, and who designate UCF as their first-choice institution by the appropriate
deadline, will benefit from an increased scholarship amount of $64,000 over 4 years ($140,000 for non-Florida residents). These funds are offered in addition to any other funds,
including the Florida Bright Futures, private scholarships, and need-based assistance.</p>

<p>Incentive Packages:</p>

<p>Students who advance to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program and who designate UCF as their first-choice institution by the appropriate deadline date in April, will benefit from the following additional opportunities:</p>

<p>Undergraduate Admissions
Laptop Computer•</p>

<p>College of Arts and Humanities
• Research opportunities
Internship opportunities•
Faculty and student• mentoring</p>

<p>Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences
Research• opportunities
Internship opportunities•
Faculty and student• mentoring</p>

<p>College of Business
Internship position with a corporate• partner
Faculty and student mentoring•</p>

<p>College of Sciences
• Research opportunities
Internship opportunities•
Faculty and student• mentoring</p>

<p>College of Education
Faculty and student mentoring•
• Internships and field experience</p>

<p>College of Engineering and Computer Science
Research/laboratory opportunities•
Junior/Senior• internship
Faculty and student mentoring•</p>

<p>College of Health & Public Affairs
Attendance at professional conferences•
Internships in• local service and government agencies
Research mentorship•</p>

<p>Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Paid Research Assistantship•
Paid• internship with a corporate partner
Faculty and student• mentoring</p>

<p>Sorry for the long post, but this is an amazing opportunity to any National Merit Finalist, not just Florida students. Also in case you did not catch it, the scholarship amount for a finalist who names UCF as top choice is guaranteed a scholarship of $16,000 per year on top of Bright Futures and all other scholarships. This is where my sister has decided to go and has already be accepted and has named them as her first choice. If you have any questions about this, feel free to post back or message me.</p>

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<p>Is there a reason that you’re only looking a Florida NMF scholarships? There are others that give big NMF scholarships.</p>

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<p>UCF has already been mentioned. UF gives a substantial amount (plus benefits like honors and early registration), as does New College of Florida (don’t know if they have benefits).</p>

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<p>University of South Florida:</p>

<p>Fl. resident, <a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/pdf/freshman-florida.pdf[/url]”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/pdf/freshman-florida.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>non-Fl. resident, <a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/pdf/freshman-Non-florida.pdf[/url]”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/pdf/freshman-Non-florida.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>There are several reasons I’m just looking in FL.</p>

<p>My son really doesn’t want to go far from home
We have the FL prepaid for tuition
The Bright futures.</p>

<p>All of those reasons come into play.</p>

<p>He’s only in 9th grade and hasn’t even taken the PSAT but I’m sure he’ll do well so I figured I’d start narrowing down some ideas for him to look at, especially as he chooses his classes for the coming years in hs.</p>

<p>Also, we’re looking for schools that have a GIS minor or certificate program to go with a major in something computer related.</p>

<p>So, if we could find schools in FL, with decent merit money combined with his choice of majors we’d be all set.</p>

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<p>Well, your son may change his mind about where he wants to go to college and what major he wants in 3 years (I know I did, in 1/2 a year). If he actually does become a NMSF/NMF, then there would be a range of options, many of which would actually be cheaper than a Florida public school on Bright Futures. There are a lot of schools out there that offer full rides.</p>

<p>But your son is in 9th grade, so it’s a little early for all of this. To see how well he does on the PSAT, have him take it in 10th grade (won’t count for NM and will give an assessment on where to improve).</p>