National Merit final/scholar downside?

SRB2863
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:57:31 +0000

I know this sounds stupid, but I really wonder if there is a downside to the national merit scholarship, and/or in choosing the two schools to notify early, etc. Is there a limitation or restriction placed upon winners? Can you still apply to all scholarships/schools? I would appreciate serious responses from anyone who saw a negative.
thanks