<p>This list was compiled from a google search using data for the 2009-2010 academic year. Many are schools CCers may not be interested in but they will offer good value for some students. I quit after page 23. google search term for those who want to carryon: national merit finalists scholarships site:edu Feel free to correct ;)
University of AZ <a href="https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/terms/2009-2010.aspx#national_merit_finalist%5B/url%5D">https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/terms/2009-2010.aspx#national_merit_finalist</a>
Award amount: $15,000 (Arizona Scholars) and $25,000 (Non-Arizona Scholars) per academic year
Texas A & M Texas</a> A&M University | National Merit Bunch of scholarships offered.
University of Houston Honors College Honors</a> College - National Merit Finalists
National Merit Finalist Scholarship The University of Houston will automatically award scholarship support to cover the cost of tuition, required fees, room, board, and a $250 per semester book stipend to National Merit Scholarship Finalists who select UH as their first choice in accordance with the rules and deadlines established by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
University of North Texas UNT</a> Student Financial Aid and Scholarships :: UNT Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists at the University of North Texas UNT Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists Tuition and mandatory fees; Room and board on-campus (double occupancy) with seven-day meal plan Textbook expenses up to $500 per semester
Alfred University Alfred</a> University : Financial Aid : Undergraduate Freshmen Scholarships
Finalists may be eligible to receive a full-tuition, room and board scholarship, or a full-tuition scholarship. Renewal requires continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.3 cumulative grade point average. Maximum eligibility period is four academic years (eight semesters) commencing with the scholar's matriculation. A maximum of 25 scholarships may be awarded each year. Students who rank in the top 5% of their class will receive the full-tuition, room and board scholarship. All other candidates are considered for a tuition, room and board scholarship or a full-tuition award on a competitive basis.
University of Kentucky **University</a> of Kentucky | Academic Scholarships
National Merit® or Achievement® Finalist Patterson Scholarship UK South Campus National Merit® or Achievement® Finalist who desginate UK as their college choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by mid-April are eligible for the Patterson Scholarship. The Patterson Scholarship is in addition to the UK National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship of $2,000, which is awarded though the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Patterson Scholarship, valued at approximately $42,500, includes the following: Freshman Year-Covers the cost of in-state tuition, allowance for room and board, $500 stipend. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years-Covers the cost of in-state tuition, plus $2,500 per year.
**University of Dallas National</a> Merit Semi-finalists & Finalists - University of Dallas
National Merit Finalists The University of Dallas recognizes and applauds those students who have achieved National Merit Finalist status. National Merit Finalists will receive a $14,000-full tuition scholarship. This scholarship is inclusive of all other scholarships and grants offered through UD and is based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool. This scholarship is renewable annually.
Oklahoma State University *Nonresident</a> National Merit Scholars at OSU
Nonresident Merit Finalists in the 2009 National Merit Program who name OSU as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, submit the Oklahoma Academic Scholars Program application to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) prior to college entry, and apply for admission/scholarships at OSU, are guaranteed the following package of cash and tuition scholarships:
$22,000 OKLAHOMA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$5,500 per year ($2,750 per semester) cash scholarship for four years; Funds are used to pay for books, fees, housing, etc., up to $2,750 per semester; $71,475 (estimated) TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Waives 100% resident and nonresident tuition charges for up to five years; $8,000 NATIONAL MERIT CASH SCHOLARSHIP
National Merit Finalists who specify OSU as first choice will be offered one of three Merit Scholar awards; Total of $8,000 over a four-year period (payment schedules differ according to type of award); $4,000 COLLEGE DEAN'S AWARD, $1,000 per year cash scholarship from the Dean of your OSU Academic College $105,475 (estimated) TOTAL NONRESIDENT AWARD PACKAGE
*Knox College * National</a> Merit Scholarships - Knox College Knox College sponsors National Merit Scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 per year for students who are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Finalists. Students who achieve Semi-finalist or Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship program are also eligible to receive Knox academic scholarships. Semi-Finalists are eligible for Knox academic scholarships of at least $10,000 per year. Students who are named Finalists and list Knox as their first-choice college can receive Knox academic scholarships up to $15,000 per year and are eligible for a Knox sponsored National Merit Scholarship of up to $2,000.
**University of Wisconsin Eau Clair No</a> application needed, Scholarships, Admissions, UW-Eau Claire National Merit All National Merit finalists who specify to the National Merit Corp. that UW-Eau Claire is their first choice; Full academic year resident tuition; renewable for 4 years with 3.0 GPA; students also awarded the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship will receive in-state tuition and $2,000
Auburn University *National</a> Scholars National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, and National Hispanic Scholars with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA automatically receive: Spirit of Auburn (residents) or Academic (non-residents) Presidential Scholarship Tuition for four years, currently valued at $27,888 ($6,972 per year) for residents and $77,808 ($19,452 per year) for non-residents $1,500 technology allowance in the first fall semester Auburn Academic Guarantee: Automatic admission to the Honors College & Enrichment experience valued at $4,000 one semester after the second year
On-campus housing allowance for four years, currently valued at $17,600 ($4,400 per year) University stipend for four years at $4,000 to $8,000 ($1,000 to $2,000 per year), depending on eligibility as determined by National Merit Scholarship Corporation and/or financial need as determined through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
**New Mexico State University *NMSU</a> Honors College: National Scholars National Merit Finalists (both in and out of state) are automatically awarded a National Merit Finalist Scholarship. Included in this award are: Tuition and Fees – $2,226 (in-state); $7,090 (out-of-state), Stipend (per semester) – $1,500, Room and Meal Allowance (per semester) – $2,750 One-Time Study Abroad Scholarship – $1,000, New Laptop Computer
*Kenyon *<a href="http://www.kenyon.edu/x10027.xmlThe%5B/url%5D">http://www.kenyon.edu/x10027.xmlThe</a> amount awarded through the National Merit Program will vary depending on need, but it ranges up to $2,000. National Merit Scholarship finalists may be eligible for a Distinguished Academic Scholarship ($2,000-$10,000), and they may compete for other Kenyon academic scholarships as well.
**University of Texas, Dallas Office</a> of Undergraduate Education - The University of Texas at Dallas
Academic Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recognizes UTD as a collegiate sponsor. National Merit Finalists who list UTD as their first choice with NMSC will automatically receive eight semesters of support for tuition and mandatory fees, a $2,500 cash award per semester ($5,000 per year) via a combination of UT Dallas's Academic Excellence Scholarship funds and an NMSC Scholarship, $2,000 one-time support for international study abroad (after completion of two academic years in residence) and a $1,000 per year contribution toward rental expenses for students who choose to live on campus.
Northeastern University **NU</a> Scholarships -- Northeastern University Student Financial Services National Merit Finalists Scholarships Admitted freshman applicants who are designated National Merit Finalists are eligible to receive a full tuition scholarship. Finalists must designate Northeastern University as their first choice institution and present a copy of their National Merit finalist certificate by March 1. National Merit Finalists may also be considered for Northeastern’s Trustee Scholarship. The Trustee Scholarship is our most prestigious and competitive full tuition, room and board scholarship and awards high achieving freshman applicants who demonstrate extraordinary accomplishments/skills in leadership, innovation, creativity, community service or entrepreneurship in their home or school communities. The most competitive students will have outstanding grades and test scores and are in the top one percent of our admitted freshman applicant pool. Approximately 100 students will receive either the National Merit Finalist or Trustee Scholarship.
**University Nevada Reno Office</a> of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
National Merit/Presidential ScholarshipThe University of Nevada, Reno’s most prestigious scholarship awards entering freshmen students who are National Merit Finalists. This scholarship awards qualifying students $15,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study, a $60,000 scholarship. The scholarship covers in-state fees up to 15 credits per semester, books, honors housing accommodations, and meal expenses.
University of Cincinnati Undergraduate</a> Admissions, University of Cincinnati
The UC|21 Scholarship is offered to Finalists in the National Merit and National Achievement Scholarship Programs who have demonstrated the ability to excel in their academic endeavors.
Scholarship Benefits Assurance that the cost of in-state tuition and base on-campus room are met with a combination of UC scholarships and awards – a value of more than $60,000 over four years, A one-time award of $1,500 to support the purchase of a computer, study abroad experience, or undergraduate research opportunity, Automatic invitation to the University Honors Program, offering experiential learning relating to the themes of global studies, leadership, community engagement, and research and the creative arts
Boise State **Boise</a> State University - High Ability Students Students who have been named 2009 National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Corporation may be eligible to receive the Langroise Distinguished Scholars Scholarship. Finalists receive a renewable full tuition scholarship and a $2,500 annual stipend to assist with other educational expenses
**UMass Amherst UMass</a> Amherst: Undergraduate Admissions - National Merit & Achievement Scholarships UMass Amherst will award scholarships up to the full amount of tuition, fees, room, and board to a select number of National Merit and National Achievement finalists. If recipients maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher, the scholarships will be renewable for up to a maximum of eight consecutive full-time terms, or until completion of the degree program, whichever comes first.
University of Alabama *Top</a> Scholars Program - The University of Alabama
National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist: Value of tuition in-state or out-of-state for 4 years, 4 years of on-campus housing at regular room rate (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities), $1,000 per year University National Merit/Achievement Scholarship for 4 years, One time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA), Laptop computer
**Mississippi State Academic</a> Scholarships for Entering Freshmen - Scholarships || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University Resident: $22,000 over four years ($5,500/year), 4 years of complimentary, double occupancy, on-campus housing, One-time $1,500 Educational Enrichment Scholarship for qualified educational pursuits, such as study abroad Non-Resident: $20,000 over four years ($5,000/year), plus the non-resident portion of tuition, 4 years of complimentary, double occupancy, on-campus housing, One-time $1,500 Educational Enrichment Scholarship for qualified educational pursuits, such as study abroad
Oklahoma University FAQ:</a> National Merit: OU Prospective Students
Oklahoma Residents: Oklahoma Academic Scholars Programs $22,000 - $2,750 per semester/$5,500 per year for four years to help offset the costs of fees, books, room and board; Resident Tuition Waiver (estimated) $18,000 Waives 100% of resident tuition National Merit Cash Stipend $5,000 Resident Total=$45,000
Plus $1500 laptop allowance your freshman year; $1500 one-time travel-study stipend for use at one of OU's 170 partner universities worldwide
Non-Residents: guaranteed; $22,000 $2,750 per semester/$5,500 per year for four years to help offset the costs of fees, books, room & board; Non-Resident Tuition Waiver(estimated) $50,000; Waives 100% of non-resident tuition; Resident Tuition Waiver $10,000 ( $1,000 each fall and spring semester/$2,000 per year for five years; Can be used toward any graduate/professional program at OU if funds remain after completion of undergraduate degree.
National Merit Cash Stipend $5,000 Non-Resident Total = $87,000 Plus $1500 laptop allowance your freshman year; $1500 one-time travel-study stipend for use at one of OU's 170 partner universities worldwide
University of Maine *The</a> University of Maine - Office of Admissions - Academic Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit Finalists and Outstanding Academic Students Award Eligibility: National Merit Scholarship Finalists who identify UMaine as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Foundation or exceptional academic students regardless of residence. Award Amount: Maine residents - $7,200, Students participating in the NEBHE program - $11,000, Non-residents - $21,000, may be renewed to cover those credits required to complete a first program of study, or a total of eight semesters of full-time enrollment--which ever occurs first. National Merit Stipend $1,000 to $2,000 per academic year
**Western Carolina University *Western</a> Carolina University - Scholarship Opportunities National Merit Finalists receive in-state tuition, fees, room, board, and computer. National Merit Semi-Finalists receive in-state tuition, fees, and computer.
**University Southern California USC</a> Financial Aid - Grants & Scholarships - Undergraduate - Freshmen Only Scholarships NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Amount -Half tuition (approximately $18,548); Number of awards –Varies
Texas Tech Merit</a> Scholarship Information Presidential Plus Named a National Merit Finalist with TTU as first choice w/ National Merit Corp $63,500 ($12,700 per year for up to 5 years*) Tuition, R&B, fees = $14k – 23k (residency dependent)
**Birmingham Southern *Distinguished</a> Scholars Awards A limited number of full tuition scholarships per year are available to finalists in the National Merit or National Achievement Competitions. Those finalists must list Birmingham-Southern as their first college choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Boston University **Other</a> Scholarships | Boston University Admissions
This half-tuition scholarship is awarded to selected high school seniors with exceptionally strong academic records who have been chosen as National Merit or National Achievement Program finalists.
**University Nebraska Lincoln UNL</a> | |Scholarships & Financial Aid |National Merit/National Achievement/National Hispanic Scholarships Full tuition coverage plus additional University awards annually. This support is in addition to their College Sponsored, Corporate or National stipends. College Sponsored Scholarship: Full tuition, plus $2,000 in University awards (includes college sponsored stipend). Corporate or National Scholarship: Full tuition, National Merit Corporate or National stipend, plus $2,000 in University awards.
Hope College Hope</a> College | Admissions | Scholarships $17,000 per year - Scholarships awarded to students designated as National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Corporation will allow Hope College to sponsor these scholars who notify them that Hope is their first choice college. Total Award Value: $68,000
University Alabama at Birmingham Scholarships[/url</a>] Provost's Recognition Scholarship. Reserved for National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars, this four-year award provides for full-tuition up to 15 semester hours per term for up to 8 semesters, currently valued at $26,000. In addition, this scholarship provides for spring and fall term UAB housing for up to four years, a one-time technology purchase stipend of $1000, and a research or study-away stipend of up to $3000 over the 8 semester time-period of the award.
*Southern Methodist University *<a href="http://smu.edu/admission/MeritScholarships.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://smu.edu/admission/MeritScholarships.pdf</a> National Merit Scholars receive at least half of tuition plus $2,000, inclusive of all SMU Merit Scholarships, SMU tuition benefits, SMU grants, National Merit Scholarships, and corporate gift aid sources
Denison Academic</a> Scholarships - Denison University Paschal Carter Scholarship $34,000 These awards are competition based and open only to National Merit Semi-Finalists. A specific application is required. To be named a recipient, candidates must achieve National Merit Finalist standing.
Faulkner University Faulkner</a> University - Scholarships National Merit Finalists in the National Merit Finalists annual competition. Full Tuition
Westminster A</a> Private Comprehensive Liberal Arts College, Prospective Undergraduates Westminster College recognizes National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, National Hispanic Scholars, and Utah Sterling Regional Winners with full tuition scholarships. (2009-2010 Tuition: $24,576).
Northwestern COLLEGE (not University) Northwestern</a> College | Scholarships Students enrolling in Northwestern College who are National Merit Finalists are awarded an honor scholarship of $12,500. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years,
Andrews University Scholarships</a> :: Andrews University Andrews University rewards National Merit Finalists and National Achievement Finalists a special Andrews Partnership Scholarship that covers 100% tuition for four years for incoming freshmen.
Hastings College Hastings</a> College - Future Students - Scholarships & Financial Aid - Scholarships & Grants Full tuition, room, board and general fees are available to ALL National Merit Finalists. Recipients must list Hastings College as their first choice of school with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
University Nevada Las Vegas Financial</a> Aid & Scholarships | UNLV Scholarships Award: Cost of attendance up to $15,000 per year or $7,500 per semester
University of Idaho Financial</a> Aid: Scholarships This four-year program guarantees a full-ride that covers university defined educational costs for basic fees and tuition, room and board, and books for up to 25 new freshmen who achieve the following: Non-residents' out-of-state tuition is waived increasing the value of the award to $90,000
Texas Lutheran Texas</a> Lutheran University - 2009-2010 TLU Scholarships scholarship for full tuition
Gordon College **Scholarships</a> & Grants - Gordon College 75% tuition scholarship; Freshman applicants who are recognized by the National Merit Corporation as a finalist and designate Gordon as your first choice. (Also considered for A.J. Gordon Scholars Program - $12,000 per year ($48,000 over 4 years))
**Oklahoma Christian University 2009-2010</a> Scholarship and Discount Information Finalists receive full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board
Loyola University of Chicago *Loyola</a> University Chicago- OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Five full-tuition scholarships are available to students who have been named National Merit/National Achievement finalists by the National Merit Corporation.
**University of Evansville *Scholarships</a> for First-Time Students - University of Evansville National Merit Scholar semifinalists and National Achievement Scholar semifinalists who become finalists will receive a full-tuition scholarship annually if they list UE as their college choice with the National Merit Corporation by their April deadline.
*Juniata *<a href="https://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/scholarships_academic.htmlJohn%5B/url%5D">https://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/scholarships_academic.htmlJohn</a> Stauffer Scholarships are an opportunity for entering students who have achieved National Merit or National Achievement Finalist status as determined by the governing body under the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to earn a full tuition award. All finalists must come to campus for an interview with the selection committee. 4 per year.
*Stonybrook * Stony</a> Brook Southampton National Merit Scholar finalists and semifinalists who are admitted to Stony Brook are considered for scholarship support, ranging from partial tuition to a full scholarship (tuition, fees, room and board) based upon their high school record and SAT or ACT scores.
**Wayne State University Scholarships</a> - University Scholar The award package for University Scholars includes: Full tuition and fees for four years, Room and board in a WSU residence hall for four years, Annual book allowance, One-time study abroad funding, Laptop computer</p>
<p>Keilexandra has a list she compiled in the last year that is more extensive.</p>
<p>But thank you csleslie :)</p>
<p>AL34, you’re welcome. This is Keilexandra’s list link. Many of the same schools. Just thought providing links would make searches easier. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/649276-nmf-scholarships-updated-compilation.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/649276-nmf-scholarships-updated-compilation.html</a></p>