National Merit Scholarship winners don't "win" at NW

<p>I agree, it makes no sense…:</p>

<p>-kentuckymom’ daughter as “NM finalist” is entitled to $8,000 (merit scholarship).
-However, kentuckymom’ daughter as “Scholar” is entitled to $2000.</p>

<p>Are you sure about the entitlement of $8000?
Can she renounce the “Scholar” designation? Did you call the NMSC?
Good luck!</p>