<p>I JUST finished my application for USC. I was only applying there because I thought it wouldn't be too expensive considering that National Merits get half-tuition.</p>
<p>Is there an application for merit scholarships too? If there is... then oops, whatever, haha.</p>
<p>Or... is it like other schools that just determine merit scholarships for you with your regular application?</p>
<p>the deadline for scholarship consideration was december 11th =(</p>
<p>So, since I didn't complete the scholarship application, I can't receive the national merit scholarship?</p>
<p>Never mind, I found it on the website. The application process only requires the National Merit Foundation or whatever contacting me about it, so it's not handled by USC.</p>
<p>The National Merit Foundation only gives a $1000/yr. scholarship if you're a finalist. The half-tuition scholarship is handled by USC.</p>
<p>If you have Qs about USC's 1/2 tuition NMF scholarship, I suggest you call USC directly & speak with them. THey're very nice & you will get accurate info.</p>
<p>I'd start by calling the Admissions Counselor for your area:</p>
<p>Good luck! If you're only seeking the 1/2 tuition NMF scholarship, not sure whether the 12/11 deadline applies, but check it out for your peace of mind.</p>
<p>Oh man, that sucks. I just called them. Since I turned in my application last night, I didn't make the December 11th deadline. The website was too tricky.</p>
<p>From their website, "Application Process: Students will be contacted by the sponsoring agency."</p>
<p>The other scholarships mentioned the December 11th deadline. This one didn't, which led me to assume that the deadline was irrelevant to this scholarship.</p>
<p>UAz & AzSU don't appear to have deadlines on their NMF full-ride scholarships, if either school interests you. Both have some very strong departments/schools & are an attractive option.</p>