NMF Scholarships: An Updated Compilation

Paying for College National Merit Aid
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<p>audellmom, thanks for mentioning this. The OP has been active poster and a student. I assume she (I am pretty sure it is a she) is going to U Penn as she say PA in her location, though it could be a different school.</p>

<p>Keilexandra, thanks for keeping this list going in spite of your other commitments. I am sure I speak for many on this forum in appreciating your efforts and your passion for this.</p>

<p>My suggestion is that we can start a new list 2011 (as colleges may change policies), using this list as the starting basis. It may have to be group effort to maintain it, unless we have a volunteer who can show the the same dedication as Keilexandra.</p>

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<p>My sincere thanks to everyone who has expressed their gratitude for this thread: it has shown me that some of my hours “wasted” doing college research (my parents are not CC parents!) will benefit others and hopefully the others after them.</p>

<p>I am a (female) student and I will be attending Swarthmore College in about two weeks. I will probably stop maintaining this thread when college starts, although I suspect I’ll still be hanging out on CC sometimes. ;)</p>

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<p>As it is announcement time for this year’s seniors, I thought I would just post something on this thread to bump it up to the first page of this forum.</p>

<p>So once you get your notification you can see where you want to go…</p>

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<p>is this an updated list? <a href=“http://excelcolleg**********/pdf/scholarships.pdf%5B/url%5D”>http://excelcolleg**********/pdf/scholarships.pdf</a></p>

<p>argggh. link not working</p>

<p>try http:// excel college prep .com /pdf / scholarships. pdf</p>

<p>but close up all the spaces</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, the list mentioned in post #324 isn’t quite as up-to-date as the latest compilation within this thread, or as concise. If there is a particular school you are interested in, you may want to compare both.</p>

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<p>The list is a great resource. Keep in mind that Keilexandra’s emphasis was on scholarships that were guaranteed, or competitive and very large. NMSFs (or their parents) should also check the websites of other schools on their lists to see if they offer any NM money. For instance, GWU’s website says that NMFs are “considered” for the $15k/year Presidential Academic Scholarship. Not strong enough for The List, but some might find it worth investigating.</p>

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<p>audellmom,
Which information is not as up to date?
I am confused as to how it can be less concise, except that it has 2 separate lists of public/prive that could be combined into one, if that is what you are referring to. Is #317 here the most complete, accurate and up to date one? The lists look remarkably similar, but the pdf list has some schools that are not listed here in this thread, and vice versa.</p>

<p>Kielexandra- Before you head off to school, can you compare the 2 lists and check on the schools listed in the pdf list that are not on yours, and once confirming the info there as to its current accuracy, update your list? Thanks!</p>

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Is this list more accurate???</p>

<p>It didnt copy well-- it is a list of NMF and NMSF from here <a href=“http://www.appelrouthtutoring.com/blog/2010/08/06/schools-offer-free-ride-to-students-based-on-psat-scores/#more-1164[/url]”>http://www.appelrouthtutoring.com/blog/2010/08/06/schools-offer-free-ride-to-students-based-on-psat-scores/#more-1164&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>The list is not accurate. You need to check the school’s websites. For example: U Arizona and ASU listings are incorrect and there may be others.</p>

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<p>I believe University of South Florida also gives full tuition, plus if you put them as your first choice.</p>

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<p>^U of Southern California (half tuition guaranteed) <– this appears to actually be competitive. [USC</a> Financial Aid - Grants & Scholarships - Undergraduate - Freshmen Only Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/meritbasedfo.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/grants_scholarships/undergraduates/meritbasedfo.html) “Selected on the basis of PSAT performance. Entering freshmen are considered if they have been designated National Merit Finalists and name USC as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.”</p>

<p>I was also almost certain that Northeastern’s was competitive, despite the assurance that someone (in the linked post) was given that it is not. My understanding is that they give out a maximum total of 100 full tuition NM scholarships or full ride Trustee scholarships. I would imagine that more than 100 NMFs apply there. Here’s what NEU’s description says – not the “up to” in there:</p>

<p><a href=“Undergraduate - Applying for Aid | Student Financial Services”>Undergraduate - Applying for Aid | Student Financial Services;

<p>"Admitted freshman applicants who are designated National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are eligible to receive up to a full tuition scholarship from Northeastern University. In order to receive the scholarship, you must designate Northeastern University as your college choice to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation before April 29. To receive this scholarship when Regular Decision admission decisions are made, you must also send a copy of your Finalist notification letter to Undergraduate Admissions by March 1. These documents should be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions via fax or email. Fax number: 617-373-8780. Email: <a href=“mailto:i.figueroa@neu.edu”>i.figueroa@neu.edu</a>. National Merit Finalists may also be considered for Northeastern’s Trustee Scholarship. "</p>

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<p>Ohio State is NMF full “in-state” tuition competitive, according to their website. I imagine that out-of-state students still have to pay the extra out-of-state tuition.</p>

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<p>I could have sworn I read that Ohio University offers partial to full rides for NMF. I have been searching for over an hour online, but cannot find any info. on this again…argh…</p>

<p>Anyone know anything about OU (we’re OOS)???</p>

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<p>Their package is worth $87,000 toward a four-year cost of $109,000.</p>

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<p>mathmomvt-
NMF 1/2 tuition at USC is not competitive. It is guaranteed if you are admitted and ultimately list USC ans first choice on the NM form (This can be changed-- I recommend listing “undecided” initially.)</p>

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<p>gadad, Thank you!</p>

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<p>jym626 thanks for the clarification. I hope you don’t mind my asking but how do you know this?</p>

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<p>Its been that way for years (guaranteed 1/2 tuition scholarship for NMF). No reason to assume anything has changed- and the way I read the link you provided, thats what it says. The # are variable b/c it depends on HM are accepted any particular year. Make sense?</p>

<p>BTW, my younger s visited USC when he was looking at schools, and heard the scholarship offers (he was NMF and was interested) . He didnt end up applying to USC, though.</p>

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<p>The variable number doesn’t necessarily mean it’s guaranteed. It says “considered” so that’s why I thought it was maybe competitive (even with a variable number, it could be something like “up to 100”) Thanks for clarifying.</p>

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<p>see my edited post</p>