<p>Updated University of Idaho</p>
<p>Compilation of large merit awards for National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists</p>
<p>Key:</p>
<p>NMF: National Merit Finalist
NMSF: National Merit Semi-Finalist
NMCS: National Merit Commended Student
exp: stipend for experiential learning (internship, study abroad, etc., allowable uses vary by college)
Full Tuition: covers the cost of tuition for 4 years
Full Ride: covers Tuition, Room, and Board for 4 years (may include other benefits as well)</p>
<p>Section 1 Β Full Tuition or better, no residency required, automatic</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards for National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists. The awards included in this section meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li>At least Full Tuition/Full Ride in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li>Automatically awarded (not a competitive process or a published limited number of awards)</li>
<li>Available to out-of-state students</li>
<li>College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>University of Alabama
NMSF Award: Full Tuition (NMSF + 3.5 GPA required)
NMF Award: Full Tuition + 1 year housing + $1,000/year + $2,000 exp + iPad
National Merit Finalist and National Achievement Finalist Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Huntsville
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+Fees+$500/year book stipend
NMF Award: Full Ride
UAHuntsville - Scholarship List</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Birmingham
NMF Award: Full Tuition + fees + housing +$2,500 exp
<a href=βError 404 | Not Foundβ>Error 404 | Not Found;
<p>Faulkner University
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
NMF Award: Full Ride
Faulkner University - Scholarships</p>
<p>Oakwood University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[404</a> Error - Page Not Found || Oakwood University](<a href=βOakwood Universityβ>Oakwood University)</p>
<p>Troy University
NMF Award: Full Ride
Undergraduate :: Troy Scholarships</p>
<p>University of North Alabama
NMSF Award: Full Tuition + room + books
NMF Award: Full Ride
Office of Admissions | University of North Alabama</p>
<p>==== ALASKA ====</p>
<p>University of Alaska-Anchorage
NMF Award: Full Tuition
National Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship</p>
<p>==== ARIZONA ====</p>
<p>University of Arizona
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($30,000/year + iPad + $1,500 exp)
2012-2013 Terms and Conditions | financialaid.arizona.edu</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>Harding University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
Harding University - Admissions - Scholarships</p>
<p>Southern Arkansas University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition+ ($11,000/year)
Presidential Scholarship Β 8 Semesters ? Financial Aid</p>
<p>University of Arkansas Β Monticello
NMF Award: Full Ride
University of Arkansas at Monticello</p>
<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>
<p>LaSierra University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
La Sierra University | *Undergrad Scholarships</p>
<p>Pacific Union College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Pacific Union College | Scholarships and Awards 2012-2013</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>Florida A&M
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition and Fees
Catalog - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2012</p>
<p>Florida College
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
Academic Scholarships</p>
<p>Florida Gulf Coast University
NMF Award: Full Tuition +$3,500/year
FGCU Undergraduate Admissions - Applicants</p>
<p>University of Central Florida
NMF Award: Full Ride ($35,000/year + departmental benefit)
<a href=βhttps://admissions.ucf.edu/files/201...er-2011-12.pdf[/url]β>https://admissions.ucf.edu/files/201...er-2011-12.pdf</a></p>
<p>University of South Florida
NMF Award: Full Ride+
[Page</a> Not Found](<a href=βhttp://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pd...on-florida.pdf]Pageβ>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pd...on-florida.pdf)</p>
<p>Lynn University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
National Merit Scholarship β Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida</p>
<p>==== IDAHO ====</p>
<p>University of Idaho
NMF Award: Full Ride
National Merit Scholarship Program-Financial Aid & Scholarships-University of Idaho
[National</a> Merit Scholarship Program-Financial Aid & Scholarships-University of Idaho](<a href=βStudent Financial Aid Services | University of Idahoβ>Student Financial Aid Services | University of Idaho)</p>
<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>
<p>University of Evansville
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Freshmen Merit Scholarships for Fall 2013 - Tuition and Aid - University of Evansville</p>
<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>
<p>Sterling College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Scholarships | Sterling College</p>
<p>Wichita State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID - SCHOLARSHIPS - National Merit Scholarships - Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas</p>
<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>
<p>University of Kentucky
Award: Full Ride+
<a href=βhttp://www.uky.edu/financialaid/cont...ships-freshmen[/url]β>http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/cont...ships-freshmen</a></p>
<p>Western Kentucky University
Award: Full Tuition + $3,000 housing + $500 books
Incoming Students</p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Louisiana Tech University
NMF Award: Full Ride+ (requires 3.0 GPA)
<a href=βhttp://newweb.latech.edu/admissions/...s-freshman.pdf[/url]β>http://newweb.latech.edu/admissions/...s-freshman.pdf</a></p>
<p>University of Louisiana-Monroe
NMF Award: ΒΎ Tuition+Room+Board
ULM Scholarship Office, Scholarships for Freshmen Students</p>
<p>==== MARYLAND ====</p>
<p>Washington Adventist University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Washington Adventist University - Scholarships</p>
<p>==== MASSACHUSETTS ====</p>
<p>Northeastern University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Scholarships | Admissions</p>
<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>
<p>Andrews University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=βSFS Home :: Andrews Universityβ>SFS Home :: Andrews University;
<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>
<p>University of Minnesota Β Morris
NMF Award: Full Tuition
University of Minnesota, Morris | Admissions | Scholarships</p>
<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>
<p>University of Southern Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Ride + $4,000 exp
NMSF Award: Full Tuiton + fees
Freshman Scholarships | The University of Southern Mississippi</p>
<p>University of Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
The University of Mississippi ? Office of Financial Aid</p>
<p>==== MISSOURI ====</p>
<p>William Woods University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + $5,000/year (Participation in LEAD Program Required)
<a href=βhttps://www.williamwoods.edu/admissi...Merit_2011.pdf[/url]β>https://www.williamwoods.edu/admissi...Merit_2011.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>
<p>University of Nebraska
NMF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
Chancellorβs Scholarships | Scholarships & Financial Aid | University of Nebraska?Lincoln</p>
<p>==== NEW HAMPSHIRE ====</p>
<p>Rivier University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Rivier University | Admissions | Undergraduate Day | Tuition & Financial Aid | Scholarships</p>
<p>==== NEW JERSEY ====</p>
<p>New Jersey Institute of Technology
NMF Award: Full Ride
NJIT: Financial Aid: NJIT - Merit-based awards</p>
<p>==== NEW MEXICO ====</p>
<p>University of New Mexico
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+
Undergraduate Scholarships :: | The University of New Mexico</p>
<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>
<p>Fordham University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition (requires top 10% class rank)
Traditional Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Fordham University Aid</p>
<p>Roberts Wesleyan College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Roberts Wesleyan College - Outstanding Christian Higher Education</p>
<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>
<p>University of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=βhttp://www.ou.edu/content/go2/home/n...residents.html[/url]β>http://www.ou.edu/content/go2/home/n...residents.html</a></p>
<p>Oklahoma State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=βhttps://financialaid.okstate.edu/nat...it-nonresident[/url]β>https://financialaid.okstate.edu/nat...it-nonresident</a></p>
<p>Oklahoma City University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Oklahoma City University : Financial Aid</p>
<p>Oklahoma Christian University
NMF Award: Full Ride
Academic Merit Scholarships| Oklahoma Christian University</p>
<p>Oklahoma Wesleyan University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
OKWU Scholarships - Financial Aid</p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>Drexel University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Undergraduate Grants and Scholarships | Student Resource Center/Financial Aid | Drexel University</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>University of Memphis
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=βhttp://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/...Sheet_Text.pdf[/url]β>http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/...Sheet_Text.pdf</a></p>
<p>Lipscomb University
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
Lipscomb University Admissions</p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Abilene Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
ACU Scholarships</p>
<p>Baylor University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Baylor University | Texas Undergraduate University Admissions, Texas University Undergraduate programs at accredited Baylor University || Freshmen Academic Scholarships for 2012-2013</p>
<p>LeTourneau University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Awards for National Merit Scholars | Financial Aid | LeTourneau University</p>
<p>Lubbock Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
LCU: Scholarships</p>
<p>Texas A&M University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=βhttps://scholarships.tamu.edu/SCH_Op...nal_merit.aspx[/url]β>https://scholarships.tamu.edu/SCH_Op...nal_merit.aspx</a></p>
<p>Texas Lutheran University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
TLU | Freshman Academic Distinction Scholarships</p>
<p>University of Houston
NMF Award: Full Ride
National Merit Scholarship</p>
<p>University of Texas Β Arlington
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
Scholarships</p>
<p>University of Texas Β Dallas
NMF Award: Full Ride (Tuition + $8,000/year + $2,000 exp)
National Merit Scholarships - Office of Undergraduate Education - The University of Texas at Dallas</p>
<p>University of Texas Β Tyler
NMF Award: Full Ride
UT Tyler Scholarships | New Freshman Scholarship, National Merit, Regent</p>
<p>University of North Texas
NMF Award: Full Ride
UNT Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists | Student Financial Aid and Scholarships</p>
<p>==== UTAH ====</p>
<p>Westminster College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Available Scholarships: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah, Financial Aid, College in Utah, Westminster College</p>
<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>
<p>Washington State University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
National Merit Scholarship - Admissions - Washington State University</p>
<p>==== WEST VIRGINIA ====</p>
<p>Alderson-Broaddus College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Alderson- Broaddus Scholarships | Alderson-Broaddus College</p>
<p>West Virginia University
NMF Award: Full Tuition +$3,500 exp
Undergraduate Scholarship Office | Scholarships for Nonresidents | West Virginia University</p>
<p>==== WISCONSIN ====</p>
<p>University of Wisconsin Β Oshkosh
NMF Award: Full Ride
National Merit Finalist Scholarships β UW Oshkosh Admissions</p>
<p>Section 2 Β Half Tuition or better, may have residency requirement, may be competitive</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards for National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists. The awards included in this section meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li>At least Half Tuition in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li>May be limited in numbers or otherwise competitive (not guaranteed)</li>
<li>May be limited to in-state only</li>
<li>College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>Auburn University
In-State NMF Award: Full Ride +
OOS NMF Award $15,000/year + room + $2,000 exp + $1,000 technology
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
Office of University Scholarships - Auburn University
Notes: NMF Competitive for Out-of-State, NMF/NMSF Automatic In-State</p>
<p>==== ARIZONA ====</p>
<p>Arizona State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=βhttps://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729[/url]β>https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729</a>
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>Ouachita Baptist University
NMF Award: Up to Full Tuition
NMSF Award: Up to $15,000/year
OBU | Student Financial Services</p>
<p>University of Arkansas
NMF Award: $10,000/year
New Freshman Academic Scholarships | Academic Scholarship Office | University of Arkansas</p>
<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>
<p>California State University Β Long Beach
NMF Award: Full Ride
Presidentβs Scholars Program, CSULB
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>University of Southern California
NMF Award: Half tuition
<a href=βhttp://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/priv...rships1213.pdf[/url]β>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/priv...rships1213.pdf</a></p>
<p>LaSierra University
NMSF Award: Half Tuition
La Sierra University | *Undergrad Scholarships</p>
<p>==== CONNECTICUT ====</p>
<p>University of Connecticut
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=βhttp://admissions.uconn.edu/scholars...holarships.php[/url]β>http://admissions.uconn.edu/scholars...holarships.php</a>
Notes: In-State only, competitive</p>
<p>==== DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ====</p>
<p>George Washington University
NMF Award: $15,000/year
Financial Aid | Undergraduate Admissions | The George Washington University
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>Florida International University
NMF Award: Full Tuition +
Florida International University
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>New College of Florida
NMF Award: $17,500/year
NMSF Award: $14,000/year
Out of State Freshmen - New College of Florida
Notes: Out-of-State only (smaller awards for In-State)</p>
<p>University of Florida
NMF Award: $4,000/year + Out-of-State Tuition waiver
University of Florida - Admissions
Notes: Out-of-State only</p>
<p>==== GEORGIA ====</p>
<p>Wesleyan College
NMF Award: $19,000/year
Scholarships</p>
<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>
<p>University of Southern Indiana
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Ride
Student Financial Assistance
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== IOWA ====</p>
<p>Coe College
NMF Award: $25,000/year
NMSF Award: $17,500/year
Coe College | Scholarships & Awards</p>
<p>Iowa State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
National Merit | Iowa State University Admissions
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>Morningside College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=βhttp://www.morningside.edu/admission...holarships.htm[/url]β>http://www.morningside.edu/admission...holarships.htm</a>
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== ILLINOIS ====</p>
<p>Loyola University Β Chicago
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Other Scholarships:Loyola University Chicago
Notes: Limited to 5 awards/year</p>
<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>
<p>University of Kansas
NMF Award: $10,000/year
Affordability - KU Admissions</p>
<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>
<p>Asbury University
NMF Award: 70% Tuition
Asbury University | Scholarships and Grants</p>
<p>University of Louisville
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=βhttps://louisville.edu/undergraduateβ¦-programs.html%5B/url%5Dβ>https://louisville.edu/undergraduateβ¦-programs.html</a>
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>Western Kentucky University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room + books
<a href=βhttp://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.phpt[/url]β>http://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.phpt</a>
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Southern University
NMF Award: Full Tuition first year, 50% Tuition next 3 years
<a href=βhttps://www.southern.edu/enrollment/...olarships.aspx[/url]β>https://www.southern.edu/enrollment/...olarships.aspx</a></p>
<p>University of Louisiana-Lafayette
NMF Award: Full Ride +
<a href=βAdmissions & Financial Aid | UL Lafayetteβ>Admissions & Financial Aid | UL Lafayette;
<a href=βAdmissions & Financial Aid | UL Lafayetteβ>Admissions & Financial Aid | UL Lafayette;
Notes: In-State + Βup to 15Β OOS</p>
<p>==== MAINE ====</p>
<p>University of Maine
NMF Award: Partial Tuition ($8,000 In-State, $15,000 Out-of-State)
[The</a> University of Maine - Undergraduate Admissions - Scholarships](<a href=βhttp://www.go.umaine.edu/the-basics/β¦-scholarships/%5DTheβ>http://www.go.umaine.edu/the-basics/β¦-scholarships/)
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly</p>
<p>==== MASSACHUSETTS ====</p>
<p>Boston University
NMF Award: $20,000/year
Other Scholarships Undergraduate Admissions | Boston University
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>University of Massachusetts Β Amherst
NMF Award: Full Ride
UMass Amherst: Financial Aid Services - Scholarships
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly. In-state only.</p>
<p>Worcester Polytechnic Institute
NMF Award: minimum $20,000/year
Undergraduate Admissions: WPI Merit Scholarship Overview - WPI</p>
<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>
<p>Michigan State University
NMF Award: $4,000/year + room&board
Academic Merit Scholarships | Michigan State University Office of Admissions
Notes: Out-of-State only</p>
<p>Spring Arbor University
NMF/NMSF Award: 60% Tuition
National Merit Scholarships | Spring Arbor University</p>
<p>Wayne State University
NMF Award: $15,000/year + $2,500 exp
Scholarships - University Scholarship
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>
<p>Concordia College
NMF Award: minimum $16,000/year
Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. - Concordia Scholarships</p>
<p>University of Minnesota Β Twin Cities
NMF Award: up to $14,000/year
Information for National Merit Semifinalists
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>
<p>Mississippi State University
NMF Award: Up to Full Tuition
Academic Scholarships for Entering Freshmen - Scholarships || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>
<p>York College
NMF Award: up to Full Tuition
NMSF Award: up to 75% Tuition
[Scholarships[/url</a>]
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== NEVADA ====</p>
<p>University of Nevada Β Reno
NMF Award: $15,000/year
National Merit Scholars: Financial Aid: University of Nevada, Reno</p>
<p>University of Nevada Β Las Vegas
NMF Award: Full Ride
Financial Aid & Scholarships | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>
<p>Long Island University Β Post
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Descriptions - Long Island University
Notes: Limited number of awards</p>
<p>Rochester Institute of Technology
NMF/NMSF Award: $17,000/year
RIT - Office of Financial Aid - Scholarship & Grants</p>
<p>University of Rochester
NMF Award: $17,000/year
[url=<a href=βhttp://enrollment.rochester.edu/admi...holarships.pdf]Universityβ>http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admi...holarships.pdf]University</a> of Rochester : College Admissions](<a href=βhttp://www.york.edu/admissions/aid_scholarships.asp]Scholarships[/urlβ>404)</p>
<p>==== OHIO ====
Cedarville University
NMF Award: Half Tuition
2013-14 - Freshmen Scholarships and Grants - Financial Aid - Cedarville University</p>
<p>University of Cincinnati
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room + $1,500 exp
Cincinnatus Excellence Scholarship, University of Cincinnati
Notes: In-State only, limited to 60 awards/year</p>
<p>Wright State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
NMCS Award: Full Tuition
First-Year Scholarships | Wright State University
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>
<p>Oklahoma Wesleyan University
NMSF Award: Half Tuition
OKWU Scholarships - Financial Aid</p>
<p>University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Ride
Student Scholarships 2012-2013 | The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Notes: Automatic for In-State, Competitive for Out-of-State</p>
<p>University of Tulsa
NMF Award: Full Ride
Facts for National Merit Finalists - University of Tulsa
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>Juniata College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=βhttps://www.juniata.edu/admission/fi...holarship.html[/url]β>https://www.juniata.edu/admission/fi...holarship.html</a>
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== SOUTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>South Carolina State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
South Carolina State University
Notes: Limited awards, 3.5 GPA required</p>
<p>University of South Carolina
NMF Award: $6,000/year + Out-of-State Tuition waiver
Non-Resident | University of South Carolina
Notes: In-State award is up to $10,000/year</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>Union University
NMF Award: minimum 75% Tuition
NMSF Award: minimum 50% Tuition
<a href=βPage Not Found | Union University, a Christian College in Tennesseeβ>https://www.uu.edu/applications/Acro...Excellence.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Texas State University
NMF Award: $10,000/year
National Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University</p>
<p>University of Dallas
NMF Award: Full Tuition
University of Dallas - National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Notes: Limited to 20 awards/year</p>
<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>
<p>Evergreen State College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
Merit Award at Evergreen
Notes: Competitive, limited to 5 awards/year</p>
<p>Northwest University
NMF/NMSF Award: Half Tuition
[Institution</a> Scholarships Financial Aid Northwest University](<a href=βhttp://www.northwestu.edu/scholarships/merit/]Institutionβ>http://www.northwestu.edu/scholarships/merit/)
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