<p>UVM and Boulder were the first schools that came to my mind, too, but as others have pointed out, neither is known for offering good merit dollars.</p>
<p>How about Union College in Schenectady? </p>
<p>[Engineering</a> - Union College](<a href=“http://www.union.edu/academic/majors-minors/engineering/]Engineering”>Engineering | Union College)</p>
<p>I understand they want to see some serious “demonstrated interest,” but for those with the stats, they offer generous merit awards.</p>
<p>Can you give us some indication of your family’s financial situation?</p>