<p>“National Merit finalists who are accepted and name UM as their first choice qualify for a Dean’s Scholarship and a $1,000-$2,000 National Merit Award”. The Dean’s Scholarship is merit-based, $16,000/yr.</p>
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<p>OP, you’ll have to check with Miami FA people to find out what their deadline is for designating UM as your top pick in order to be eligible for NM. Same with USC.</p>