NMF Scholarships: An Updated Compilation

Paying for College National Merit Aid
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<p>Thanks for the list! You rock!</p>

822

<p>I’m confused about Central Florida.</p>

<p>BobWallace’s list calls it a full-ride school. The pdf he links to, and the current pdf document for merit scholars, list the following benefits for NMFs:</p>

<p>*Guaranteed scholarship upon enrollment for finalists who designate UCF as their first choice by the deadline (approximately $68,000 Florida Residents, approximately $144,000 non-Florida Residents)</p>

<p>blah, blah</p>

<p>Guaranteed on-campus housing for four years with available housing preference (upon application)*</p>

<p>To me, β€œguaranteed housing” means, β€œWe’ll hold a room for you,” not β€œWe’ll pay for the room.”</p>

<p>I wrote for clarification, and the Director of The Scholars Program linked me to the current pdf that I copy/pasted above. So not much help.</p>

<p>Does anyone know for sure?</p>

823

<p>The UCF cost of attendance, including R&B, books, and everything is under $37K/year for OOS residents. [Student</a> Financial Assistance, UCF](<a href=β€œhttp://finaid.ucf.edu/applying/app_costs.html]Student”>http://finaid.ucf.edu/applying/app_costs.html) The $144K over 4 years covers 36K/year, so that covers tuition, R&B, and more, making it definitely a β€œfull ride”</p>

824

<p>Blush. I guess I could have worked out the math myself. Thanks.</p>

825

<p>No problem, I find many of the scholarship descriptions confusing, which can make it easy to miss the β€œobvious”.</p>

826

<p>I probably mentioned this before, but will try again. U of Cincinnati does give awards to OOS. For instate it’s $17k/yr, which covers tuition/fees and room part of rm/bd at this point. Dollar amount does not go up year-over-year. For OOS it’s $20K/yr. OOS tuition/fees are $26K/yr. So it is a significant scholarship, more than half. The profs there are very aware of it. Last year the music prof. repeatedly advised my D to get app in by 12/1 so she would be eligible. It is limited to 60, but last year they enrolled under 40, so not really competitive at this point.
[Cincinnatus</a> Scholarship, University of Cincinnati](<a href=β€œStudent Financial Aid - About UC | University of Cincinnati”>Student Financial Aid - About UC | University of Cincinnati)</p>

<p>It seems UIUC has some large awards, though they haven’t made it onto this list. They ARE for instate only. The scholarship is for full tuition, not fees. Fees are high there, $3424/yr, so it is worth noting. Limited to 30. It’s called Provost.The confusing thing is that on main scholarship page the Provost description doesn’t mention NMF, but I read lots of posts people talking about this full tuition scholarship for NMF and now I see that on the interior page about Provost it is so described. Since they had at least 70 NMF/NAF last year, though I don’t know how many were instate, I assume it is competitive. And then there are all the NMFs who didn’t enroll when they didn’t get it.
<a href=β€œOSFA – Scholarship Database”>OSFA – Scholarship Database;

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<p>Hi, I was just about to remove myself from this thread since S2 has decided not to take PSAT but I saw celesteroberts post about UIUC. NMF gets you $500/year at UIUC for 4 years- many of the other scholarships are based on need for Illinois residents with about 10 STAMPS scholarships based on grades/ecs/and some mystery criteria. Provost scholarship is not based on NMF status alone. They now get so many NMF applicants/acceptances that they no longer offer full tuition just for NMF. Sour grapes from me? Maybe but my S1 is having a great freshman year at UIUC engineering and has already spent his xtra 250 this semester on books for one class…</p>

828

<p>tootiredtocare, I saw also UIUC’s small $500 official NMF scholarship for instate. But the Provost info page says you must be NMF to be considered, and that it is limited in number. Are you saying that applicants who do not have NMF status receive the scholarship? Are you sure? Is the change recent?</p>

829

<p>Illinois was on the list at one time, but information provided on the thread was that the Provost scholarship is not based on NMF.</p>

<p><a href=β€œhttp://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14838634-post659.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14838634-post659.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

830

<p>Please be aware that the Fordham NM award is NOT automatic. Many students in our area (including my son) who were NM and had outstanding grades expected to receive this scholarship last year but did not. When we appealed, we were told that it was very competitive. The school counselors were horrified at this recent development.</p>

831

<p>Sorry Bob. The website is confusing since in one place it says NMFs only are considered for Provost, and on another page NMF is not mentioned. So either they are sloppy, changing the criteria for scholarship and not the Provost page, or it is still for NMFs only but they describe it badly on the general freshman scholarship page where it is listed with other awards.I guess I should call and check.Not instate for Illinois, but since I raised the topic I may do it to be sure. Will get back to you.</p>

832

<p>Bob, I got e-mail from UIUC. They say the Provost is no longer a NMF scholarship. The page that says it is has not been updated.</p>

833

<p>[Updated Fordham and Cincinnati, fixed some links]</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 (up to 5 years) + 1 year housing + $3,500/year + $2,000 exp + iPad
[National</a> Merit and National Achievement Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=β€œhttp://scholarships.ua.edu/types/nms.html]National”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/nms.html)</p>

<p>University of Alabama-Huntsville
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+Fees+$500/year book stipend
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UAH</a> - Financial Aid - Entering Freshmen - General Information](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/entering-freshmen]UAH”>http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/entering-freshmen)</p>

<p>University of Alabama-Birmingham
NMF Award: Full Tuition + fees + housing +$2,500 exp
<a href=β€œError 404 | Not Found”>Error 404 | Not Found;

<p>Faulkner University
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Faulkner</a> University - Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.faulkner.edu/finaid/scholarships.aspx]Faulkner”>Scholarships – Faulkner University)</p>

<p>Oakwood University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œOakwood University”>Oakwood University;

<p>Troy University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Undergraduate</a> :: Troy Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx]Undergraduate”>http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx)</p>

<p>==== ALASKA ====</p>

<p>University of Alaska-Anchorage
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship](<a href=β€œApply for Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Employment | Financial Aid Office | University of Alaska Anchorage”>Apply for Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Employment | Financial Aid Office | University of Alaska Anchorage)</p>

<p>==== ARIZONA ====</p>

<p>Arizona State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttps://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729[/url]”>https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>University of Arizona
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($30,000/year + iPad + $1,500 exp)
[2013-2014</a> Terms and Conditions | financialaid.arizona.edu](<a href=β€œhttp://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-terms-and-conditions]2013-2014”>http://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-terms-and-conditions)</p>

<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>

<p>**Harding University **
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[Harding</a> University - Admissions - Scholarships](<a href=β€œCost & Financial Aid | Harding”>Cost & Financial Aid | Harding)</p>

<p>Southern Arkansas University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition+ ($11,000/year)
[Presidential</a> Scholarship ? 8 Semesters ? Financial Aid](<a href=β€œhttp://web.saumag.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarpres/]Presidential”>http://web.saumag.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarpres/)</p>

<p>University of Arkansas Β– Little Rock
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($10,000/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[Page</a> Not Found Admissions](<a href=β€œ404 - WordPress - UA Little Rock”>404 - WordPress - UA Little Rock)
Notes: Requires 3.0 GPA</p>

<p>University of Arkansas Β– Monticello
NMF Award: Full Ride
[University</a> of Arkansas at Monticello](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uamont.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarshipChancellor.htm]University”>404 Page Not Found)</p>

<p>**University of Central Arkansas **
NMSF/NMF Award: Full Tuition ($13,000/year)
[Future</a> Students ? Academic Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://uca.edu/scholarships/prospective-students/]Future”>Future Students β€” Scholarships)</p>

<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>

<p>LaSierra University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: Half Tuition
[Undergrad</a> Scholarships* | La Sierra University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.lasierra.edu/index.php?id=3269]Undergrad”>http://www.lasierra.edu/index.php?id=3269)</p>

<p>Pacific Union College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Pacific</a> Union College | Institutional Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.puc.edu/campus-services/student-finance/scholarships/puc-scholarships]Pacific”>http://www.puc.edu/campus-services/student-finance/scholarships/puc-scholarships)</p>

<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>

<p>Florida A&M
NMF Award: Full Ride + $2000/year books/stipend + laptop
<a href=β€œPage Not Found”>Page Not Found;
Note: Must major in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Physics</p>

<p>Florida Atlantic University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($7,500/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[FAU</a> - Out of State Freshman Scholarship Opportunities](<a href=β€œhttp://www.fau.edu/admissions/scholarship-os.php]FAU”>http://www.fau.edu/admissions/scholarship-os.php)</p>

<p>Florida College
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[Β»</a> Academic Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.floridacollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships/]»”>http://www.floridacollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships/)</p>

<p>Florida International University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[Scholarships</a> - Costs & Aid - Florida International University - FIU](<a href=β€œCost & Aid | Admissions | Florida International University”>Cost & Aid | Admissions | Florida International University)</p>

<p>University of Central Florida
NMF Award: Full Ride ($36,000/year + departmental benefit)
<a href=β€œhttps://admissions.ucf.edu/files/2012/09/NatMerit_2013.pdf[/url]”>https://admissions.ucf.edu/files/2012/09/NatMerit_2013.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>University of South Florida
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttp://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;

<p>Lynn University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholarship ? Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida](<a href=β€œhttp://www.lynn.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/scholarships-grants-loans/scholarships-and-grants/national-merit-scholarship]National”>http://www.lynn.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/scholarships-grants-loans/scholarships-and-grants/national-merit-scholarship)</p>

<p>==== IDAHO ====</p>

<p>University of Idaho
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Scholars-Financial Aid & Scholarships-University of Idaho](<a href=β€œStudent Financial Aid Services | University of Idaho”>Student Financial Aid Services | University of Idaho)</p>

<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>

<p>University of Evansville
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: $20,000/year (approximately 2/3 tuition)
[Freshmen</a> Merit Scholarships for Fall 2014 - Tuition and Aid - University of Evansville](<a href=β€œhttp://www.evansville.edu/scholarships/]Freshmen”>Scholarships Overview - Student Financial Services - University of Evansville)</p>

<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>

<p>Fort Hays State University
NMF Award: Full Ride+
[Opportunities</a> for High-Achieving Students - Fort Hays State University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.fhsu.edu/honors/]Opportunities”>Honors College - Fort Hays State University (FHSU))</p>

<p>Wichita State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=β€œhttp://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/fa_performingarts/Scholarships/pa_scholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/fa_performingarts/Scholarships/pa_scholarships.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>

<p>University of Kentucky
Award: Full Ride+
[Academic</a> Scholarships for Freshmen | UK Student Financial Aid and Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uky.edu/financialaid/content/academic-scholarships-freshmen]Academic”>http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/content/academic-scholarships-freshmen)</p>

<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>

<p>Louisiana Tech University
NMF Award: Full Ride+<br>
<a href=β€œhttp://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf[/url]”>http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Note: Requires 3.0 GPA</p>

<p>==== MARYLAND ====</p>

<p>Washington Adventist University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: 3/4 Tuition
[University[/url</a>]</p>

<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>

<p>**Andrews University **
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œSFS Home :: Andrews University”>SFS Home :: Andrews University](<a href=β€œ404 Error - Washington Adventist University”>404 Error - Washington Adventist University)</a></p>

<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>

<p>University of Minnesota Β– Morris
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[University</a> of Minnesota, Morris | Admissions | Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.morris.umn.edu/costsaid/scholarships/automatic/]University”>http://admissions.morris.umn.edu/costsaid/scholarships/automatic/)</p>

<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>

<p>Mississippi State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition, Fees, Books, and Room
NSMF Award: Full Tuition, Fees, and Books
[Academic</a> Scholarships for Entering Freshmen - Scholarships || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/academic/index.php#NationalMerit]Academic”>http://admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/academic/index.php#NationalMerit)</p>

<p>University of Southern Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Ride + $4,000 exp
NMSF Award: Full Tuiton + fees
[Freshman</a> Scholarships | The University of Southern Mississippi](<a href=β€œhttp://www.usm.edu/admissions/freshman-scholarships]Freshman”>http://www.usm.edu/admissions/freshman-scholarships)</p>

<p>University of Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[The</a> University of Mississippi ? Office of Financial Aid](<a href=β€œhttp://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html]The”>http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html)</p>

<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>

<p>University of Nebraska
NMF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
[Chancellor’s</a> Scholarships | Scholarships & Financial Aid | University of Nebraska?Lincoln](<a href=β€œhttp://www.unl.edu/scholfa/national_merit.shtml]Chancellor’s”>http://www.unl.edu/scholfa/national_merit.shtml)</p>

<p>==== NEVADA ====</p>

<p>University of Nevada Β– Las Vegas
NMF Award: Full Ride + study abroad
[President’s</a> Scholarship | Financial Aid & Scholarships | University of Nevada, Las Vegas](<a href=β€œhttp://www.unlv.edu/finaid/scholarships/president]President’s”>Scholarships | Financial Aid & Scholarships | University of Nevada, Las Vegas)</p>

<p>==== NEW HAMPSHIRE ====</p>

<p>Rivier University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Rivier</a> University | Admissions | Undergraduate Day | Tuition & Financial Aid | Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.rivier.edu/admissions/day/default2.aspx?id=10640]Rivier”>http://www.rivier.edu/admissions/day/default2.aspx?id=10640)</p>

<p>==== NEW JERSEY ====</p>

<p>New Jersey Institute of Technology
NMF Award: Full Ride
[NJIT:</a> Financial Aid: NJIT - Merit-based awards](<a href=β€œhttp://www.njit.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/scholarships/meritbasedawards.php]NJIT:”>http://www.njit.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/scholarships/meritbasedawards.php)</p>

<p>==== NEW MEXICO ====</p>

<p>University of New Mexico
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+
[Undergraduate</a> Scholarships :: | The University of New Mexico](<a href=β€œhttp://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/index.html]Undergraduate”>http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/index.html)</p>

<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>

<p>Roberts Wesleyan College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œError”>Error;

<p>==== NORTH CAROLINA ====</p>

<p>North Carolina Central University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition and fees, room, board, books, $1000/year, internships, and a laptop)
[Page</a> Not Found](<a href=β€œhttp://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm]Page”>http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm)</p>

<p>==== NORTH DAKOTA ====</p>

<p>North Dakota State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttp://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/admission/Forms/13-14_Freshman_Scholarship.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/admission/Forms/13-14_Freshman_Scholarship.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>

<p>University of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=β€œhttp://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NRES%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NRES%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Oklahoma State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=β€œhttps://financialaid.okstate.edu/national-merit/172-national-merit-nonresident[/url]”>https://financialaid.okstate.edu/national-merit/172-national-merit-nonresident&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Oklahoma City University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Oklahoma</a> City University : Financial Aid](<a href=β€œhttp://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/freshmen/fall2013-spring2014/]Oklahoma”>http://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/freshmen/fall2013-spring2014/)</p>

<p>Oklahoma Christian University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Academic</a> Merit Scholarships*| Oklahoma Christian University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.oc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/finances/scholarships.html]Academic”>http://www.oc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/finances/scholarships.html)</p>

<p>Oklahoma Wesleyan University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttp://www.okwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FA-Traditional-student-aid.pdf[/url]”>http://www.okwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FA-Traditional-student-aid.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>

<p>Drexel University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Grants</a> & Scholarships | Drexel Central](<a href=β€œGrants and Scholarships | Drexel Central”>Grants and Scholarships | Drexel Central)</p>

<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>

<p>University of Memphis
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=β€œhttp://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/pdfs/1314academicschlps.pdf[/url]”>http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/pdfs/1314academicschlps.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Lipscomb University
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.lipscomb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/[/url]”>http://admissions.lipscomb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Bryan College
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholar Recognition Program](<a href=β€œhttp://www.bryan.edu/nationalmerit.html]National”>http://www.bryan.edu/nationalmerit.html)</p>

<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>

<p>Abilene Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[ACU</a> Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html#freshman]ACU”>http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html#freshman)</p>

<p>Baylor University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Baylor</a> University | Texas Undergraduate University Admissions, Texas University Undergraduate programs at accredited Baylor University || Freshmen Academic Scholarships for 2014-2015](<a href=β€œhttp://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=91415]Baylor”>http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=91415)</p>

<p>LeTourneau University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Awards</a> for National Merit Scholars | Financial Aid | LeTourneau University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu/national-merit.html]Awards”>http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu/national-merit.html)</p>

<p>Lubbock Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
h [LCU:</a> Major LCU Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.lcu.edu/nc/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/major-lcu-scholarships/search/merit.html]LCU:”>http://www.lcu.edu/nc/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/major-lcu-scholarships/search/merit.html)</p>

<p>Texas A&M University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=β€œhttps://scholarships.tamu.edu/national_scholars/national_merit.aspx[/url]”>https://scholarships.tamu.edu/national_scholars/national_merit.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Texas Lutheran University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[TLU</a> | View List Detail](<a href=β€œhttp://www.tlu.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=6648]TLU”>http://www.tlu.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=6648)</p>

<p>University of Houston
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Scholarship](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uh.edu/honors/prospective-students/paying-college/national-merit-scholarship/index.php]National”>http://www.uh.edu/honors/prospective-students/paying-college/national-merit-scholarship/index.php)</p>

<p>University of Texas Β– Arlington
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>

<p>University of Texas Β– Dallas
NMF Award: Full Ride (Tuition + $8,000/year + $2,000 exp)
[url=&lt;a href=β€œhttp://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/national-merit-scholarships/#Award1]National”&gt;http://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/national-merit-scholarships/#Award1]National</a> Merit Scholarships - Office of Undergraduate Education - The University of Texas at Dallas](<a href=β€œhttp://wweb.uta.edu/aao/fao/content/scholarships/]Scholarships[/url”>http://wweb.uta.edu/aao/fao/content/scholarships/)</p>

<p>University of Texas Β– Tyler
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UT</a> Tyler Scholarships | New Freshman Scholarship, National Merit, Regent](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uttyler.edu/financialaid/scholarships/new-freshman-student.php]UT”>http://www.uttyler.edu/financialaid/scholarships/new-freshman-student.php)</p>

<p>University of North Texas
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UNT</a> Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists | Student Financial Aid and Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://financialaid.unt.edu/scholarships/university-funded-scholarships/unt-meritorious-scholarship-national-merit-finalists]UNT”>http://financialaid.unt.edu/scholarships/university-funded-scholarships/unt-meritorious-scholarship-national-merit-finalists)</p>

<p>==== UTAH ====</p>

<p>Westminster College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Available</a> Scholarships: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah, Financial Aid, College in Utah, Westminster College](<a href=β€œhttp://www.westminstercollege.edu/financial_aid_undergraduate/index.cfm?parent=4210&detail=4217&content=4259]Available”>http://www.westminstercollege.edu/financial_aid_undergraduate/index.cfm?parent=4210&detail=4217&content=4259)</p>

<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>

<p>** Washington State University**
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholarship - Admissions - Washington State University](<a href=β€œhttp://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/merit.html]National”>http://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/merit.html)</p>

<p>==== WEST VIRGINIA ====</p>

<p>Alderson-Broaddus College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Alderson-</a> Broaddus Scholarships | Alderson Broaddus University](<a href=β€œhttp://ab.edu/node/757]Alderson-”>http://ab.edu/node/757)</p>

<p>West Virginia University
NMF Award: Full Tuition +$3,500 exp
[Undergraduate</a> Scholarship Office | Scholarships for Nonresidents | West Virginia University](<a href=β€œhttp://undergradscholarships.wvu.edu/scholarships/scholarships_for_nonresidents]Undergraduate”>http://undergradscholarships.wvu.edu/scholarships/scholarships_for_nonresidents)
Note: Requires 3.5 GPA</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: $21,000-$22,000/year + 1 year room + $2,000 exp + $1,000 technology
In-State NMSF Award: Full Tuition
OOS NMSF Award: $12,000/year
[Office</a> of University Scholarships - Auburn University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF]Office”>http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF)</p>

<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>

<p>Ouachita Baptist University
NMF Award: Up to Full Tuition
NMSF Award: Up to $15,000/year
[OBU</a> Financial Aid | OBU Student Financial Services](<a href=β€œhttp://www.obu.edu/finaid/obu/]OBU”>http://www.obu.edu/finaid/obu/)</p>

<p>University of Arkansas
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($10,000/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[New</a> Freshman Academic Scholarships | Academic Scholarship Office | University of Arkansas](<a href=β€œhttp://scholarships.uark.edu/1239.php]New”>http://scholarships.uark.edu/1239.php)
Notes: OOS Tuition Waiver requires 3.25 GPA and applies only to students from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma</p>

<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>

<p>California State University Β– Long Beach
NMF Award: Full Ride
[President’s</a> Scholars Program, CSULB](<a href=β€œhttp://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/presidents_scholars/]President’s”>http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/presidents_scholars/)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>University of Southern California
NMF Award: Half tuition
<a href=β€œhttp://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/uscScholarships1213.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/uscScholarships1213.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== CONNECTICUT ====</p>

<p>University of Connecticut
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.uconn.edu/scholarships/scholarships.php[/url]”>http://admissions.uconn.edu/scholarships/scholarships.php&lt;/a&gt;
Notes: In-State only, competitive</p>

<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>

<p>New College of Florida
OOS NMF Award: $17,500/year
In-State NMF Award: $4,000/year
[Out</a> of State Freshmen - New College of Florida](<a href=β€œhttp://www.ncf.edu/out-of-state-freshmen]Out”>http://www.ncf.edu/out-of-state-freshmen)
Notes: Out-of-State only (smaller awards for In-State)</p>

<p>==== GEORGIA ====</p>

<p>Wesleyan College
NMF Award: $19,500/year
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>

<p>==== ILLINOIS ====</p>

<p>Knox College
NMF Award: Β“up toΒ” $22,000/year
NMSF Award: Β“at leastΒ” $15,000/year
[url=&lt;a href=β€œhttp://www.knox.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships.html]Academic”&gt;http://www.knox.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships.html]Academic</a> Scholarships | Knox College](<a href=β€œhttp://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admission/undergraduate/tuition/scholarships.cfm]Scholarships[/url”>http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admission/undergraduate/tuition/scholarships.cfm)</p>

<p>==== IOWA ====</p>

<p>Coe College
NMF Award: $25,000/year
NMSF Award: $17,500/year
[Coe</a> College | Scholarships & Awards - First-Year Students](<a href=β€œhttp://www.coe.edu/admission/firstyear/fa/scholarshipsawards]Coe”>http://www.coe.edu/admission/firstyear/fa/scholarshipsawards)</p>

<p>Iowa State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit | Iowa State University Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://www.admissions.iastate.edu/natscholars/merit_program.php]National”>http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/natscholars/merit_program.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>

<p>University of Kansas
NMF Award: $10,000/year
[Value</a> | Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.ku.edu/affordability/]Value”>http://admissions.ku.edu/affordability/)</p>

<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>

<p>Asbury University
NMF Award: 70% Tuition
[Asbury</a> University | Scholarships and Grants](<a href=β€œhttp://www.asbury.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships-and-grants]Asbury”>http://www.asbury.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships-and-grants)</p>

<p>University of Louisville
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Kentucky</a> High School Senior ? Office of Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/kentucky]Kentucky”>http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/kentucky)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>Western Kentucky University
Award: Full Tuition + housing + $500 books
[Incoming</a> Students](<a href=β€œhttp://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.php]Incoming”>http://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>

<p>Southern University
NMF Award: Full Tuition first year, 50% Tuition next 3 years
<a href=β€œhttps://www.southern.edu/enrollment/finances/Pages/grantsandscholarships.aspx[/url]”>https://www.southern.edu/enrollment/finances/Pages/grantsandscholarships.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>University of Louisiana-Lafayette
NMF Award: Full Ride +
[Scholarship</a> Opportunities | Office of Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://scholarships.louisiana.edu/node/22]Scholarship”>http://scholarships.louisiana.edu/node/22)
<a href=β€œhttp://www.louisiana.edu/sites/louisiana/files/admissions-2013-OOS-schlshp-Flier.pdf[/url]”>http://www.louisiana.edu/sites/louisiana/files/admissions-2013-OOS-schlshp-Flier.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Notes: First-come, First-served</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=β€œhttp://go.umaine.edu/apply/scholarships/]The”>http://go.umaine.edu/apply/scholarships/)
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly</p>

<p>==== MASSACHUSETTS ====</p>

<p>Boston University
NMF Award: $20,000/year
[Other</a> Scholarships Β» Undergraduate Admissions | Boston University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/]Other”>http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/)
Notes: Competitive</p>

<p>Northeastern University
NMF Award: $30,000/year (approximately 3/4 Tuition)
[Scholarships</a> | Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/costs/scholarships.html]Scholarships”>http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/costs/scholarships.html)</p>

<p>University of Massachusetts Β– Amherst
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UMass</a> Amherst: Financial Aid Services - Scholarships](<a href=β€œhttp://www.umass.edu/umfa/aidtypes/scholarships/]UMass”>http://www.umass.edu/umfa/aidtypes/scholarships/)
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly. In-state only.</p>

<p>Worcester Polytechnic Institute
NMF Award: minimum $20,000/year
[Undergraduate</a> Admissions: WPI Merit Scholarship Overview - WPI](<a href=β€œhttp://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/merits.html]Undergraduate”>http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/merits.html)</p>

<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>

<p>Michigan State University
NMF Award: $4,000/year + room&board
[Academic</a> Merit Scholarships | Michigan State University Office of Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp]Academic”>http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp)
Notes: Out-of-State only</p>

<p>Spring Arbor University
NMF/NMSF Award: 60% Tuition
[Scholarships</a> | Spring Arbor University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.arbor.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-resources/scholarships/]Scholarships”>http://www.arbor.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-resources/scholarships/)</p>

<p>Wayne State University
NMF Award: $15,000/year + $2,500 exp
[Scholarships</a> - University Scholarship](<a href=β€œhttp://scholarships.wayne.edu/university-scholar.php]Scholarships”>http://scholarships.wayne.edu/university-scholar.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>

<p>Concordia College
NMF Award: minimum $17,000/year
[Concordia</a> Scholarships<strong>Β·</strong>Concordia College](<a href=β€œhttp://www.cord.edu/Offices/Finaid/Types/Scholarships/concordia1.php]Concordia”>http://www.cord.edu/Offices/Finaid/Types/Scholarships/concordia1.php)</p>

<p>University of Minnesota Β– Twin Cities
NMF Award: up to $12,000/year
[Information</a> for National Merit Semifinalists](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.tc.umn.edu/nationalmerit/#scholarship]Information”>http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/nationalmerit/#scholarship)
Notes: Competitive</p>

<p>==== NEVADA ====</p>

<p>University of Nevada Β– Reno
NMF Award: $15,000/year
[National</a> Merit Scholars: Financial Aid: University of Nevada, Reno](<a href=β€œhttp://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/national-merit]National”>http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/national-merit)</p>

<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>

<p>Fordham University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition (requires top 10% class rank)
[Traditional</a> Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Fordham University Aid](<a href=β€œhttp://www.fordham.edu/tuition__financial_a/undergraduate_studen/types_of_financial_a/traditional_rose_hil_2158.asp]Traditional”>http://www.fordham.edu/tuition__financial_a/undergraduate_studen/types_of_financial_a/traditional_rose_hil_2158.asp)
Notes: Competitive</p>

<p>Long Island University Β– Post
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Descriptions</a> - Long Island University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.liu.edu/CWPost/Financial-Assistance/Programs/CWP/Undergrad/Descriptions.aspx]Descriptions”>http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/Financial-Assistance/Programs/CWP/Undergrad/Descriptions.aspx)
Notes: Limited number of awards</p>

<p>Rochester Institute of Technology
NMF/NMSF Award: minimum $18,000/year
[RIT</a> - Office of Financial Aid - Scholarship & Grants](<a href=β€œhttp://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/table_merit.html]RIT”>http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/table_merit.html)</p>

<p>University of Rochester
NMF Award: $17,000/year
<a href=β€œhttp://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/meritscholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/meritscholarships.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== OHIO ====
Cedarville University
NMF Award: Half Tuition
[2014-15</a> - Freshmen Scholarships and Grants - Financial Aid - Cedarville University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.cedarville.edu/financialaid/National+Scholar+Awards]2014-15”>http://www.cedarville.edu/financialaid/National+Scholar+Awards)</p>

<p>**University of Cincinnati **
In-State NMF Award: Full Tuition + room + $1,500 exp
OOS NMF Award: $20,000/year + $1,500 exp
[Cincinnatus</a> Excellence Scholarship, University of Cincinnati](<a href=β€œhttp://admissions.uc.edu/scholarships/excellence.html]Cincinnatus”>http://admissions.uc.edu/scholarships/excellence.html)
Notes: Limited to 60 awards/year</p>

<p>Wright State University
NMF/NMSF/NMCS Award: Full Ride
[First-Year</a> Scholarships | Wright State University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.wright.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships]First-Year”>http://www.wright.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships)
Notes: In-State only</p>

<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>

<p>University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=β€œhttp://usao.edu/financial-aid/student-scholarships-2013-2014[/url]”>http://usao.edu/financial-aid/student-scholarships-2013-2014&lt;/a&gt;
Notes: Automatic for In-State, Competitive for Out-of-State</p>

<p>University of Tulsa
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Facts</a> for National Merit Finalists - University of Tulsa](<a href=β€œhttp://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/presidential-scholar-program/Facts-for-National-Merit-Finalists.aspx]Facts”>http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/presidential-scholar-program/Facts-for-National-Merit-Finalists.aspx)
Notes: Competitive</p>

<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>

<p>Juniata College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=β€œhttps://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/JuniataCollege-Admission-ScholarshipsandAid-JohnStaufferScholarship.html[/url]”>https://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/JuniataCollege-Admission-ScholarshipsandAid-JohnStaufferScholarship.html&lt;/a&gt;
Notes: Competitive, Limited to 4 awards/year</p>

<p>==== SOUTH CAROLINA ====</p>

<p>South Carolina State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[South</a> Carolina State University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships.aspx]South”>http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships.aspx)
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</a> | University of South Carolina](<a href=β€œhttp://www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/costs_and_aid/oosscholarships.html]Non-Resident”>http://www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/costs_and_aid/oosscholarships.html)
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=β€œhttps://www.uu.edu/applications/AcrobatForms/ScholarsOfExcellence.pdf[/url]”>https://www.uu.edu/applications/AcrobatForms/ScholarsOfExcellence.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>

<p>Texas State University
NMF Award: $10,000/year
[National</a> Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/natl.html]National”>http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/natl.html)</p>

<p>University of Dallas
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[University</a> of Dallas - National Merit Finalist Scholarship](<a href=β€œhttp://www.udallas.edu/admissions/achievementbasedawards/nationalmeritfinalist.html]University”>http://www.udallas.edu/admissions/achievementbasedawards/nationalmeritfinalist.html)
Notes: Limited to 20 awards/year</p>

<p>==== VERMONT ====</p>

<p>University of Vermont
In-State NMF Award: Full Tuition
OOS NMF Award: Variable, $10,000-$21,000/year (approximately 1/3 to 2/3 tuition)
[Scholarships</a> : Student Financial Services : University of Vermont](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uvm.edu/~stdfinsv/?Page=scholarsnoapps.html&SM=scholarshipmenu.html]Scholarships”>http://www.uvm.edu/~stdfinsv/?Page=scholarsnoapps.html&SM=scholarshipmenu.html)</p>

<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>

<p>Evergreen State College
NMF Award: In-State Tuition
[Merit</a> Award at Evergreen](<a href=β€œhttp://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships/scholarships/merit.htm]Merit”>http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships/scholarships/merit.htm)
Notes: Competitive, in-state, limited to 5 awards/year</p>

<p>Northwest University
NMF/NMSF Award: Half Tuition
[Institution</a> Scholarships Β· Financial Aid Β· Northwest University](<a href=β€œhttp://www.northwestu.edu/financialaid/institution_scholarships/national-merit-scholarship/]Institution”>http://www.northwestu.edu/financialaid/institution_scholarships/national-merit-scholarship/)</p>

<p>==== WISCONSIN ====</p>

<p>University of Wisconsin Β– Oshkosh
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Finalist Scholarships ? UW Oshkosh Admissions](<a href=β€œhttp://www.uwosh.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions/national-merit-finalist-scholarships]National”>http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions/national-merit-finalist-scholarships)
Notes: In-state only</p>

834

<p>I believe the Full-Ride at University of New Mexico is for in-state only according to their website.</p>

835

<p>Bobkatevan, University of New Mexico has a scholarship also for non-residents called National Scholars. It says β€œNational Merit Finalist or National Achievement & National American Indian Scholar may be eligible.” It is the same wording they use for β€œResident Scholars.” β€œMay be eligible” leaves it up in the air, doesn’t it?</p>

836

<p>Liberty University offers a full tuition scholarship for Commended scholars. I believe it is automatic.</p>

837

<p>I think Bobkatvan is wondering about the β€œfull-ride” part. I am also confused. I think the problem is understanding if the OOS finalist gets the national scholar AND the Amigo scholar as a combined amount. I hope that’s the case. It leaves something like $12K for room and board, etc.</p>

838

<p>WasatchWriter, I sent them an email today asking for clarification on National Merit for OOS. I’ll post something as soon as I receive an answer.</p>

839

<p>I’m not sure why there is confusion. UNM National Scholars clearly states, β€œApproximately $16,800 plus the Amigo Scholarship …” The two awards together cover tuition, room, and board for OOS.</p>

840

<p>Thanks Bob, I didn’t scroll down enough on their page to see the out-of-state scholarships that include the Amigo award. From what I can tell a OOS full ride would run about $70K, so it they do indeed give both NMF and Amigo awards then it should cover everything. Thanks so much for maintaining the list!</p>