<p>Last year (i.e. my year) and in previous years that I know of, there were 2 Delmarva McCabes and 2 SE PA McCabes. These 4 scholarships are the reason why Swarthmore gives 99% need-based aid–it’s the other 1%, with very strict geographic limitations.</p>
<p>Congratulations on being named a McCabe finalist, raiderade! Unless policy changes, they will verbally accept you at the interview. I believe 7-8 finalists are selected for each region, and 2 are chosen. So the scholarship is definitely competitive even in the finalist round, but you should feel reasonably confident about admission.</p>