<p>You do realize that “only” $5000 in NM money is given each year? That means a total of $20,000 over 4 years. The NMSC does not give every finalist money, and it can be at most $2500 but is often a lot less and it’s only a one time award. I think the most money you will get from other schools may be a one time NM scholarship of $1,000 if the NMSC doesn’t award you any money. Vanderbilt is very generous with awarding NM money to Finalists.</p>