<p>tootiredtocare, I saw also UIUC’s small $500 official NMF scholarship for instate. But the Provost info page says you must be NMF to be considered, and that it is limited in number. Are you saying that applicants who do not have NMF status receive the scholarship? Are you sure? Is the change recent?</p>
<p>Illinois was on the list at one time, but information provided on the thread was that the Provost scholarship is not based on NMF.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14838634-post659.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14838634-post659.html</a></p>
<p>Please be aware that the Fordham NM award is NOT automatic. Many students in our area (including my son) who were NM and had outstanding grades expected to receive this scholarship last year but did not. When we appealed, we were told that it was very competitive. The school counselors were horrified at this recent development.</p>
<p>Sorry Bob. The website is confusing since in one place it says NMFs only are considered for Provost, and on another page NMF is not mentioned. So either they are sloppy, changing the criteria for scholarship and not the Provost page, or it is still for NMFs only but they describe it badly on the general freshman scholarship page where it is listed with other awards.I guess I should call and check.Not instate for Illinois, but since I raised the topic I may do it to be sure. Will get back to you.</p>
<p>Bob, I got e-mail from UIUC. They say the Provost is no longer a NMF scholarship. The page that says it is has not been updated.</p>
<p>[Updated Fordham and Cincinnati, fixed some links]</p>
<p>Compilation of large merit awards for National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists</p>
<p>Key:</p>
<p>NMF: National Merit Finalist
NMSF: National Merit Semi-Finalist
NMCS: National Merit Commended Student
exp: stipend for experiential learning (internship, study abroad, etc., allowable uses vary by college)
Full Tuition: covers the cost of tuition for 4 years
Full Ride: covers Tuition, Room, and Board for 4 years (may include other benefits as well)</p>
<p>Section 1 Full Tuition or better, no residency required, automatic</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards for National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists. The awards included in this section meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li> At least Full Tuition/Full Ride in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li> Automatically awarded (not a competitive process or a published limited number of awards)</li>
<li> Available to out-of-state students</li>
<li> College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>University of Alabama
NMSF Award: Full Tuition (NMSF + 3.5 GPA required)
NMF Award: Full Tuition (up to 5 years) + 1 year housing + $3,500/year + $2,000 exp + iPad
[National</a> Merit and National Achievement Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/nms.html]National”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/nms.html)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Huntsville
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+Fees+$500/year book stipend
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UAH</a> - Financial Aid - Entering Freshmen - General Information](<a href=“http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/entering-freshmen]UAH”>http://www.uah.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/new-freshmen/entering-freshmen)</p>
<p>University of Alabama-Birmingham
NMF Award: Full Tuition + fees + housing +$2,500 exp
<a href=“Error 404 | Not Found”>Error 404 | Not Found</a></p>
<p>Faulkner University
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Faulkner</a> University - Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.faulkner.edu/finaid/scholarships.aspx]Faulkner”>http://www.faulkner.edu/finaid/scholarships.aspx)</p>
<p>Oakwood University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
NMSF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://www.oakwood.edu/zPublic/admissions/pdf/Enrollment-Management-Scholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://www.oakwood.edu/zPublic/admissions/pdf/Enrollment-Management-Scholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>Troy University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Undergraduate</a> :: Troy Scholarships](<a href=“http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx]Undergraduate”>http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx)</p>
<p>==== ALASKA ====</p>
<p>University of Alaska-Anchorage
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Tuition Waiver Scholarship](<a href=“http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/national-merit-tuition-waiver-scholarship.cfm]National”>http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/national-merit-tuition-waiver-scholarship.cfm)</p>
<p>==== ARIZONA ====</p>
<p>Arizona State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729[/url]”>https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1729</a></p>
<p>University of Arizona
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($30,000/year + iPad + $1,500 exp)
[2013-2014</a> Terms and Conditions | financialaid.arizona.edu](<a href=“http://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-terms-and-conditions]2013-2014”>http://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships/2013-2014-terms-and-conditions)</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>**Harding University **
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[Harding</a> University - Admissions - Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.harding.edu/admissions/scholarships.html#Academic]Harding”>http://www.harding.edu/admissions/scholarships.html#Academic)</p>
<p>Southern Arkansas University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition+ ($11,000/year)
[Presidential</a> Scholarship ? 8 Semesters ? Financial Aid](<a href=“http://web.saumag.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarpres/]Presidential”>Presidential Scholarship – 8 Semesters | Financial Aid | Southern Arkansas University)</p>
<p>University of Arkansas Little Rock
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($10,000/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[Page</a> Not Found Admissions](<a href=“http://ualr.edu/admissions/index.php/home/ualr-scholarships/apply-now/]Page”>http://ualr.edu/admissions/index.php/home/ualr-scholarships/apply-now/)
Notes: Requires 3.0 GPA</p>
<p>University of Arkansas Monticello
NMF Award: Full Ride
[University</a> of Arkansas at Monticello](<a href=“http://www.uamont.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarshipChancellor.htm]University”>http://www.uamont.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarshipChancellor.htm)</p>
<p>**University of Central Arkansas **
NMSF/NMF Award: Full Tuition ($13,000/year)
[Future</a> Students ? Academic Scholarships](<a href=“http://uca.edu/scholarships/prospective-students/]Future”>http://uca.edu/scholarships/prospective-students/)</p>
<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>
<p>LaSierra University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: Half Tuition
[Undergrad</a> Scholarships* | La Sierra University](<a href=“http://www.lasierra.edu/index.php?id=3269]Undergrad”>http://www.lasierra.edu/index.php?id=3269)</p>
<p>Pacific Union College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Pacific</a> Union College | Institutional Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.puc.edu/campus-services/student-finance/scholarships/puc-scholarships]Pacific”>http://www.puc.edu/campus-services/student-finance/scholarships/puc-scholarships)</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>Florida A&M
NMF Award: Full Ride + $2000/year books/stipend + laptop
<a href=“Page not found on the university website”>Page not found on the university website</a>
Note: Must major in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Physics</p>
<p>Florida Atlantic University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($7,500/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[FAU</a> - Out of State Freshman Scholarship Opportunities](<a href=“http://www.fau.edu/admissions/scholarship-os.php]FAU”>http://www.fau.edu/admissions/scholarship-os.php)</p>
<p>Florida College
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[»</a> Academic Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.floridacollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships/]»”>http://www.floridacollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships/)</p>
<p>Florida International University
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[Scholarships</a> - Costs & Aid - Florida International University - FIU](<a href=“http://admissions.fiu.edu/costs-and-aid/scholarships/index.html]Scholarships”>http://admissions.fiu.edu/costs-and-aid/scholarships/index.html)</p>
<p>University of Central Florida
NMF Award: Full Ride ($36,000/year + departmental benefit)
<a href=“https://admissions.ucf.edu/files/2012/09/NatMerit_2013.pdf[/url]”>https://admissions.ucf.edu/files/2012/09/NatMerit_2013.pdf</a></p>
<p>University of South Florida
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/freshman-Non-florida.pdf[/url]”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/freshman-Non-florida.pdf</a></p>
<p>Lynn University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholarship ? Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida](<a href=“http://www.lynn.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/scholarships-grants-loans/scholarships-and-grants/national-merit-scholarship]National”>http://www.lynn.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/scholarships-grants-loans/scholarships-and-grants/national-merit-scholarship)</p>
<p>==== IDAHO ====</p>
<p>University of Idaho
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Scholars-Financial Aid & Scholarships-University of Idaho](<a href=“http://www.uidaho.edu/financialaid/scholarships/nationalmeritscholarship]National”>http://www.uidaho.edu/financialaid/scholarships/nationalmeritscholarship)</p>
<p>==== INDIANA ====</p>
<p>University of Evansville
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: $20,000/year (approximately 2/3 tuition)
[Freshmen</a> Merit Scholarships for Fall 2014 - Tuition and Aid - University of Evansville](<a href=“http://www.evansville.edu/scholarships/]Freshmen”>http://www.evansville.edu/scholarships/)</p>
<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>
<p>Fort Hays State University
NMF Award: Full Ride+
[Opportunities</a> for High-Achieving Students - Fort Hays State University](<a href=“http://www.fhsu.edu/honors/]Opportunities”>http://www.fhsu.edu/honors/)</p>
<p>Wichita State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=“http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/fa_performingarts/Scholarships/pa_scholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/depttoolsmemberfiles/fa_performingarts/Scholarships/pa_scholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>
<p>University of Kentucky
Award: Full Ride+
[Academic</a> Scholarships for Freshmen | UK Student Financial Aid and Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/content/academic-scholarships-freshmen]Academic”>http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/content/academic-scholarships-freshmen)</p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Louisiana Tech University
NMF Award: Full Ride+<br>
<a href=“http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf[/url]”>http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf</a>
Note: Requires 3.0 GPA</p>
<p>==== MARYLAND ====</p>
<p>Washington Adventist University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
NMSF Award: 3/4 Tuition
[University[/url</a>]</p>
<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>
<p>**Andrews University **
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://www.andrews.edu/future/financing/scholarships/index.html[/url]”>http://www.andrews.edu/future/financing/scholarships/index.html](<a href=“http://www.wau.edu/component/content/article/25-financial-planning/58-scholarships]University[/url”>http://www.wau.edu/component/content/article/25-financial-planning/58-scholarships)</a></p>
<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>
<p>University of Minnesota Morris
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[University</a> of Minnesota, Morris | Admissions | Scholarships](<a href=“http://admissions.morris.umn.edu/costsaid/scholarships/automatic/]University”>http://admissions.morris.umn.edu/costsaid/scholarships/automatic/)</p>
<p>==== MISSISSIPPI ====</p>
<p>Mississippi State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition, Fees, Books, and Room
NSMF Award: Full Tuition, Fees, and Books
[Academic</a> Scholarships for Entering Freshmen - Scholarships || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University](<a href=“http://admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/academic/index.php#NationalMerit]Academic”>http://admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/academic/index.php#NationalMerit)</p>
<p>University of Southern Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Ride + $4,000 exp
NMSF Award: Full Tuiton + fees
[Freshman</a> Scholarships | The University of Southern Mississippi](<a href=“http://www.usm.edu/admissions/freshman-scholarships]Freshman”>http://www.usm.edu/admissions/freshman-scholarships)</p>
<p>University of Mississippi
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[The</a> University of Mississippi ? Office of Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html]The”>http://www.olemiss.edu/finaid/scholarshiptypes.html)</p>
<p>==== NEBRASKA ====</p>
<p>University of Nebraska
NMF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
[Chancellor’s</a> Scholarships | Scholarships & Financial Aid | University of Nebraska?Lincoln](<a href=“http://www.unl.edu/scholfa/national_merit.shtml]Chancellor’s”>http://www.unl.edu/scholfa/national_merit.shtml)</p>
<p>==== NEVADA ====</p>
<p>University of Nevada Las Vegas
NMF Award: Full Ride + study abroad
[President’s</a> Scholarship | Financial Aid & Scholarships | University of Nevada, Las Vegas](<a href=“http://www.unlv.edu/finaid/scholarships/president]President’s”>http://www.unlv.edu/finaid/scholarships/president)</p>
<p>==== NEW HAMPSHIRE ====</p>
<p>Rivier University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Rivier</a> University | Admissions | Undergraduate Day | Tuition & Financial Aid | Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.rivier.edu/admissions/day/default2.aspx?id=10640]Rivier”>http://www.rivier.edu/admissions/day/default2.aspx?id=10640)</p>
<p>==== NEW JERSEY ====</p>
<p>New Jersey Institute of Technology
NMF Award: Full Ride
[NJIT:</a> Financial Aid: NJIT - Merit-based awards](<a href=“http://www.njit.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/scholarships/meritbasedawards.php]NJIT:”>http://www.njit.edu/financialaid/typesofaid/scholarships/meritbasedawards.php)</p>
<p>==== NEW MEXICO ====</p>
<p>University of New Mexico
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition+
[Undergraduate</a> Scholarships :: | The University of New Mexico](<a href=“http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/index.html]Undergraduate”>http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/index.html)</p>
<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>
<p>Roberts Wesleyan College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://www.roberts.edu/home/admissions/financial-aid/prospective-students/grants-and-scholarships/roberts-merit-scholarship.aspx[/url]”>http://www.roberts.edu/home/admissions/financial-aid/prospective-students/grants-and-scholarships/roberts-merit-scholarship.aspx</a></p>
<p>==== NORTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>North Carolina Central University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Ride+ (Tuition and fees, room, board, books, $1000/year, internships, and a laptop)
[Page</a> Not Found](<a href=“http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm]Page”>http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm)</p>
<p>==== NORTH DAKOTA ====</p>
<p>North Dakota State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/admission/Forms/13-14_Freshman_Scholarship.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/admission/Forms/13-14_Freshman_Scholarship.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>
<p>University of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=“http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NRES%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NRES%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf</a></p>
<p>Oklahoma State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=“https://financialaid.okstate.edu/national-merit/172-national-merit-nonresident[/url]”>https://financialaid.okstate.edu/national-merit/172-national-merit-nonresident</a></p>
<p>Oklahoma City University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Oklahoma</a> City University : Financial Aid](<a href=“http://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/freshmen/fall2013-spring2014/]Oklahoma”>http://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/freshmen/fall2013-spring2014/)</p>
<p>Oklahoma Christian University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Academic</a> Merit Scholarships*| Oklahoma Christian University](<a href=“http://www.oc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/finances/scholarships.html]Academic”>http://www.oc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/finances/scholarships.html)</p>
<p>Oklahoma Wesleyan University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://www.okwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FA-Traditional-student-aid.pdf[/url]”>http://www.okwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/FA-Traditional-student-aid.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>Drexel University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Grants</a> & Scholarships | Drexel Central](<a href=“http://drexel.edu/src/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/]Grants”>http://drexel.edu/src/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/)</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>University of Memphis
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=“http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/pdfs/1314academicschlps.pdf[/url]”>http://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/pdfs/1314academicschlps.pdf</a></p>
<p>Lipscomb University
NMF Award: Full Ride
NMSF Award: Full Tuition + $2,000/year
<a href=“http://admissions.lipscomb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/[/url]”>http://admissions.lipscomb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/</a></p>
<p>Bryan College
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholar Recognition Program](<a href=“http://www.bryan.edu/nationalmerit.html]National”>http://www.bryan.edu/nationalmerit.html)</p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Abilene Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[ACU</a> Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html#freshman]ACU”>http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html#freshman)</p>
<p>Baylor University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Baylor</a> University | Texas Undergraduate University Admissions, Texas University Undergraduate programs at accredited Baylor University || Freshmen Academic Scholarships for 2014-2015](<a href=“http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=91415]Baylor”>http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=91415)</p>
<p>LeTourneau University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Awards</a> for National Merit Scholars | Financial Aid | LeTourneau University](<a href=“http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu/national-merit.html]Awards”>http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu/national-merit.html)</p>
<p>Lubbock Christian University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
h [LCU:</a> Major LCU Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.lcu.edu/nc/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/major-lcu-scholarships/search/merit.html]LCU:”>http://www.lcu.edu/nc/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/major-lcu-scholarships/search/merit.html)</p>
<p>Texas A&M University
NMF Award: Full Tuition+
<a href=“https://scholarships.tamu.edu/national_scholars/national_merit.aspx[/url]”>https://scholarships.tamu.edu/national_scholars/national_merit.aspx</a></p>
<p>Texas Lutheran University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[TLU</a> | View List Detail](<a href=“http://www.tlu.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=6648]TLU”>http://www.tlu.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=6648)</p>
<p>University of Houston
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Scholarship](<a href=“http://www.uh.edu/honors/prospective-students/paying-college/national-merit-scholarship/index.php]National”>http://www.uh.edu/honors/prospective-students/paying-college/national-merit-scholarship/index.php)</p>
<p>University of Texas Arlington
NMF Award: Full Tuition + room
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>
<p>University of Texas Dallas
NMF Award: Full Ride (Tuition + $8,000/year + $2,000 exp)
[url=<a href=“http://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/national-merit-scholarships/#Award1]National”>http://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/national-merit-scholarships/#Award1]National</a> Merit Scholarships - Office of Undergraduate Education - The University of Texas at Dallas](<a href=“http://wweb.uta.edu/aao/fao/content/scholarships/]Scholarships[/url”>http://wweb.uta.edu/aao/fao/content/scholarships/)</p>
<p>University of Texas Tyler
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UT</a> Tyler Scholarships | New Freshman Scholarship, National Merit, Regent](<a href=“http://www.uttyler.edu/financialaid/scholarships/new-freshman-student.php]UT”>http://www.uttyler.edu/financialaid/scholarships/new-freshman-student.php)</p>
<p>University of North Texas
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UNT</a> Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists | Student Financial Aid and Scholarships](<a href=“http://financialaid.unt.edu/scholarships/university-funded-scholarships/unt-meritorious-scholarship-national-merit-finalists]UNT”>http://financialaid.unt.edu/scholarships/university-funded-scholarships/unt-meritorious-scholarship-national-merit-finalists)</p>
<p>==== UTAH ====</p>
<p>Westminster College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Available</a> Scholarships: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah, Financial Aid, College in Utah, Westminster College](<a href=“http://www.westminstercollege.edu/financial_aid_undergraduate/index.cfm?parent=4210&detail=4217&content=4259]Available”>http://www.westminstercollege.edu/financial_aid_undergraduate/index.cfm?parent=4210&detail=4217&content=4259)</p>
<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>
<p>** Washington State University**
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit Scholarship - Admissions - Washington State University](<a href=“http://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/merit.html]National”>http://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/merit.html)</p>
<p>==== WEST VIRGINIA ====</p>
<p>Alderson-Broaddus College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Alderson-</a> Broaddus Scholarships | Alderson Broaddus University](<a href=“http://ab.edu/node/757]Alderson-”>http://ab.edu/node/757)</p>
<p>West Virginia University
NMF Award: Full Tuition +$3,500 exp
[Undergraduate</a> Scholarship Office | Scholarships for Nonresidents | West Virginia University](<a href=“http://undergradscholarships.wvu.edu/scholarships/scholarships_for_nonresidents]Undergraduate”>http://undergradscholarships.wvu.edu/scholarships/scholarships_for_nonresidents)
Note: Requires 3.5 GPA</p>
<p>**Section 2 Half Tuition or better, may have residency requirement, may be competitive **</p>
<p>This is a compilation of large scholarship awards for National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists. The awards included in this section meet the following criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li> At least Half Tuition in magnitude (or equivalent)</li>
<li> May be limited in numbers or otherwise competitive (not guaranteed)</li>
<li> May be limited to in-state only</li>
<li> College must be accredited, public or non-profit private, 4-year degree-granting institution</li>
</ol>
<p>==== ALABAMA ====</p>
<p>Auburn University
In-State NMF Award: Full Ride +
OOS NMF Award: $21,000-$22,000/year + 1 year room + $2,000 exp + $1,000 technology
In-State NMSF Award: Full Tuition
OOS NMSF Award: $12,000/year
[Office</a> of University Scholarships - Auburn University](<a href=“http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF]Office”>http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF)</p>
<p>==== ARKANSAS ====</p>
<p>Ouachita Baptist University
NMF Award: Up to Full Tuition
NMSF Award: Up to $15,000/year
[OBU</a> Financial Aid | OBU Student Financial Services](<a href=“http://www.obu.edu/finaid/obu/]OBU”>http://www.obu.edu/finaid/obu/)</p>
<p>University of Arkansas
NMF Award: Full Tuition+ ($10,000/year + OOS Tuition Waiver)
[New</a> Freshman Academic Scholarships | Academic Scholarship Office | University of Arkansas](<a href=“http://scholarships.uark.edu/1239.php]New”>http://scholarships.uark.edu/1239.php)
Notes: OOS Tuition Waiver requires 3.25 GPA and applies only to students from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma</p>
<p>==== CALIFORNIA ====</p>
<p>California State University Long Beach
NMF Award: Full Ride
[President’s</a> Scholars Program, CSULB](<a href=“http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/presidents_scholars/]President’s”>http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/presidents_scholars/)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>University of Southern California
NMF Award: Half tuition
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/uscScholarships1213.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/private/docs/1112/uscScholarships1213.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== CONNECTICUT ====</p>
<p>University of Connecticut
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“http://admissions.uconn.edu/scholarships/scholarships.php[/url]”>http://admissions.uconn.edu/scholarships/scholarships.php</a>
Notes: In-State only, competitive</p>
<p>==== FLORIDA ====</p>
<p>New College of Florida
OOS NMF Award: $17,500/year
In-State NMF Award: $4,000/year
[Out</a> of State Freshmen - New College of Florida](<a href=“http://www.ncf.edu/out-of-state-freshmen]Out”>http://www.ncf.edu/out-of-state-freshmen)
Notes: Out-of-State only (smaller awards for In-State)</p>
<p>==== GEORGIA ====</p>
<p>Wesleyan College
NMF Award: $19,500/year
[Scholarships[/url</a>]</p>
<p>==== ILLINOIS ====</p>
<p>Knox College
NMF Award: up to $22,000/year
NMSF Award: at least $15,000/year
[url=<a href=“http://www.knox.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships.html]Academic”>http://www.knox.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/scholarships/academic-scholarships.html]Academic</a> Scholarships | Knox College](<a href=“http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admission/undergraduate/tuition/scholarships.cfm]Scholarships[/url”>http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admission/undergraduate/tuition/scholarships.cfm)</p>
<p>==== IOWA ====</p>
<p>Coe College
NMF Award: $25,000/year
NMSF Award: $17,500/year
[Coe</a> College | Scholarships & Awards - First-Year Students](<a href=“http://www.coe.edu/admission/firstyear/fa/scholarshipsawards]Coe”>http://www.coe.edu/admission/firstyear/fa/scholarshipsawards)</p>
<p>Iowa State University
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[National</a> Merit | Iowa State University Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/natscholars/merit_program.php]National”>http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/natscholars/merit_program.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== KANSAS ====</p>
<p>University of Kansas
NMF Award: $10,000/year
[Value</a> | Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.ku.edu/affordability/]Value”>http://admissions.ku.edu/affordability/)</p>
<p>==== KENTUCKY ====</p>
<p>Asbury University
NMF Award: 70% Tuition
[Asbury</a> University | Scholarships and Grants](<a href=“http://www.asbury.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships-and-grants]Asbury”>http://www.asbury.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships-and-grants)</p>
<p>University of Louisville
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Kentucky</a> High School Senior ? Office of Admissions](<a href=“http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/kentucky]Kentucky”>http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/kentucky)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>Western Kentucky University
Award: Full Tuition + housing + $500 books
[Incoming</a> Students](<a href=“http://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.php]Incoming”>http://www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== LOUISIANA ====</p>
<p>Southern University
NMF Award: Full Tuition first year, 50% Tuition next 3 years
<a href=“https://www.southern.edu/enrollment/finances/Pages/grantsandscholarships.aspx[/url]”>https://www.southern.edu/enrollment/finances/Pages/grantsandscholarships.aspx</a></p>
<p>University of Louisiana-Lafayette
NMF Award: Full Ride +
[Scholarship</a> Opportunities | Office of Scholarships](<a href=“http://scholarships.louisiana.edu/node/22]Scholarship”>http://scholarships.louisiana.edu/node/22)
<a href=“http://www.louisiana.edu/sites/louisiana/files/admissions-2013-OOS-schlshp-Flier.pdf[/url]”>http://www.louisiana.edu/sites/louisiana/files/admissions-2013-OOS-schlshp-Flier.pdf</a>
Notes: First-come, First-served</p>
<p>==== MAINE ====</p>
<p>University of Maine
NMF Award: Partial Tuition ($8,000 In-State, $15,000 Out-of-State)
[The</a> University of Maine - Undergraduate Admissions - Scholarships](<a href=“http://go.umaine.edu/apply/scholarships/]The”>http://go.umaine.edu/apply/scholarships/)
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly</p>
<p>==== MASSACHUSETTS ====</p>
<p>Boston University
NMF Award: $20,000/year
[Other</a> Scholarships » Undergraduate Admissions | Boston University](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/]Other”>http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/merit/)
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>Northeastern University
NMF Award: $30,000/year (approximately 3/4 Tuition)
[Scholarships</a> | Admissions](<a href=“http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/costs/scholarships.html]Scholarships”>http://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/costs/scholarships.html)</p>
<p>University of Massachusetts Amherst
NMF Award: Full Ride
[UMass</a> Amherst: Financial Aid Services - Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.umass.edu/umfa/aidtypes/scholarships/]UMass”>http://www.umass.edu/umfa/aidtypes/scholarships/)
Notes: Limited number (unspecified) awarded yearly. In-state only.</p>
<p>Worcester Polytechnic Institute
NMF Award: minimum $20,000/year
[Undergraduate</a> Admissions: WPI Merit Scholarship Overview - WPI](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/merits.html]Undergraduate”>http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/merits.html)</p>
<p>==== MICHIGAN ====</p>
<p>Michigan State University
NMF Award: $4,000/year + room&board
[Academic</a> Merit Scholarships | Michigan State University Office of Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp]Academic”>http://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships_merit.asp)
Notes: Out-of-State only</p>
<p>Spring Arbor University
NMF/NMSF Award: 60% Tuition
[Scholarships</a> | Spring Arbor University](<a href=“http://www.arbor.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-resources/scholarships/]Scholarships”>http://www.arbor.edu/admissions/financial-aid/financial-aid-resources/scholarships/)</p>
<p>Wayne State University
NMF Award: $15,000/year + $2,500 exp
[Scholarships</a> - University Scholarship](<a href=“http://scholarships.wayne.edu/university-scholar.php]Scholarships”>http://scholarships.wayne.edu/university-scholar.php)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== MINNESOTA ====</p>
<p>Concordia College
NMF Award: minimum $17,000/year
[Concordia</a> Scholarships<strong>·</strong>Concordia College](<a href=“http://www.cord.edu/Offices/Finaid/Types/Scholarships/concordia1.php]Concordia”>http://www.cord.edu/Offices/Finaid/Types/Scholarships/concordia1.php)</p>
<p>University of Minnesota Twin Cities
NMF Award: up to $12,000/year
[Information</a> for National Merit Semifinalists](<a href=“http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/nationalmerit/#scholarship]Information”>http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/nationalmerit/#scholarship)
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== NEVADA ====</p>
<p>University of Nevada Reno
NMF Award: $15,000/year
[National</a> Merit Scholars: Financial Aid: University of Nevada, Reno](<a href=“http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/national-merit]National”>http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/national-merit)</p>
<p>==== NEW YORK ====</p>
<p>Fordham University
NMF/NMSF Award: Full Tuition (requires top 10% class rank)
[Traditional</a> Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Fordham University Aid](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/tuition__financial_a/undergraduate_studen/types_of_financial_a/traditional_rose_hil_2158.asp]Traditional”>http://www.fordham.edu/tuition__financial_a/undergraduate_studen/types_of_financial_a/traditional_rose_hil_2158.asp)
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>Long Island University Post
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[Descriptions</a> - Long Island University](<a href=“http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/Financial-Assistance/Programs/CWP/Undergrad/Descriptions.aspx]Descriptions”>http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/Financial-Assistance/Programs/CWP/Undergrad/Descriptions.aspx)
Notes: Limited number of awards</p>
<p>Rochester Institute of Technology
NMF/NMSF Award: minimum $18,000/year
[RIT</a> - Office of Financial Aid - Scholarship & Grants](<a href=“http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/table_merit.html]RIT”>http://www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/table_merit.html)</p>
<p>University of Rochester
NMF Award: $17,000/year
<a href=“http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/meritscholarships.pdf[/url]”>http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/meritscholarships.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== OHIO ====
Cedarville University
NMF Award: Half Tuition
[2014-15</a> - Freshmen Scholarships and Grants - Financial Aid - Cedarville University](<a href=“http://www.cedarville.edu/financialaid/National+Scholar+Awards]2014-15”>http://www.cedarville.edu/financialaid/National+Scholar+Awards)</p>
<p>**University of Cincinnati **
In-State NMF Award: Full Tuition + room + $1,500 exp
OOS NMF Award: $20,000/year + $1,500 exp
[Cincinnatus</a> Excellence Scholarship, University of Cincinnati](<a href=“http://admissions.uc.edu/scholarships/excellence.html]Cincinnatus”>http://admissions.uc.edu/scholarships/excellence.html)
Notes: Limited to 60 awards/year</p>
<p>Wright State University
NMF/NMSF/NMCS Award: Full Ride
[First-Year</a> Scholarships | Wright State University](<a href=“http://www.wright.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships]First-Year”>http://www.wright.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships)
Notes: In-State only</p>
<p>==== OKLAHOMA ====</p>
<p>University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
NMF Award: Full Ride
<a href=“http://usao.edu/financial-aid/student-scholarships-2013-2014[/url]”>http://usao.edu/financial-aid/student-scholarships-2013-2014</a>
Notes: Automatic for In-State, Competitive for Out-of-State</p>
<p>University of Tulsa
NMF Award: Full Ride
[Facts</a> for National Merit Finalists - University of Tulsa](<a href=“http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/presidential-scholar-program/Facts-for-National-Merit-Finalists.aspx]Facts”>http://www.utulsa.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/presidential-scholar-program/Facts-for-National-Merit-Finalists.aspx)
Notes: Competitive</p>
<p>==== PENNSYLVANIA ====</p>
<p>Juniata College
NMF Award: Full Tuition
<a href=“https://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/JuniataCollege-Admission-ScholarshipsandAid-JohnStaufferScholarship.html[/url]”>https://www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/JuniataCollege-Admission-ScholarshipsandAid-JohnStaufferScholarship.html</a>
Notes: Competitive, Limited to 4 awards/year</p>
<p>==== SOUTH CAROLINA ====</p>
<p>South Carolina State University
NMF Award: Full Ride
[South</a> Carolina State University](<a href=“http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships.aspx]South”>http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships.aspx)
Notes: Limited awards, 3.5 GPA required</p>
<p>University of South Carolina
NMF Award: $6,000/year + Out-of-State Tuition waiver
[Non-Resident</a> | University of South Carolina](<a href=“http://www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/costs_and_aid/oosscholarships.html]Non-Resident”>http://www.sc.edu/admissions/apply/costs_and_aid/oosscholarships.html)
Notes: In-State award is up to $10,000/year</p>
<p>==== TENNESSEE ====</p>
<p>Union University
NMF Award: minimum 75% Tuition
NMSF Award: minimum 50% Tuition
<a href=“https://www.uu.edu/applications/AcrobatForms/ScholarsOfExcellence.pdf[/url]”>https://www.uu.edu/applications/AcrobatForms/ScholarsOfExcellence.pdf</a></p>
<p>==== TEXAS ====</p>
<p>Texas State University
NMF Award: $10,000/year
[National</a> Scholarships : Financial Aid and Scholarships : Texas State University](<a href=“http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/natl.html]National”>http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/natl.html)</p>
<p>University of Dallas
NMF Award: Full Tuition
[University</a> of Dallas - National Merit Finalist Scholarship](<a href=“http://www.udallas.edu/admissions/achievementbasedawards/nationalmeritfinalist.html]University”>http://www.udallas.edu/admissions/achievementbasedawards/nationalmeritfinalist.html)
Notes: Limited to 20 awards/year</p>
<p>==== VERMONT ====</p>
<p>University of Vermont
In-State NMF Award: Full Tuition
OOS NMF Award: Variable, $10,000-$21,000/year (approximately 1/3 to 2/3 tuition)
[Scholarships</a> : Student Financial Services : University of Vermont](<a href=“http://www.uvm.edu/~stdfinsv/?Page=scholarsnoapps.html&SM=scholarshipmenu.html]Scholarships”>http://www.uvm.edu/~stdfinsv/?Page=scholarsnoapps.html&SM=scholarshipmenu.html)</p>
<p>==== WASHINGTON ====</p>
<p>Evergreen State College
NMF Award: In-State Tuition
[Merit</a> Award at Evergreen](<a href=“http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships/scholarships/merit.htm]Merit”>http://www.evergreen.edu/scholarships/scholarships/merit.htm)
Notes: Competitive, in-state, limited to 5 awards/year</p>
<p>Northwest University
NMF/NMSF Award: Half Tuition
[Institution</a> Scholarships · Financial Aid · Northwest University](<a href=“http://www.northwestu.edu/financialaid/institution_scholarships/national-merit-scholarship/]Institution”>http://www.northwestu.edu/financialaid/institution_scholarships/national-merit-scholarship/)</p>
<p>==== WISCONSIN ====</p>
<p>University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
NMF Award: Full Ride
[National</a> Merit Finalist Scholarships ? UW Oshkosh Admissions](<a href=“http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions/national-merit-finalist-scholarships]National”>http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions/national-merit-finalist-scholarships)
Notes: In-state only</p>
<p>I believe the Full-Ride at University of New Mexico is for in-state only according to their website.</p>
<p>Bobkatevan, University of New Mexico has a scholarship also for non-residents called National Scholars. It says “National Merit Finalist or National Achievement & National American Indian Scholar may be eligible.” It is the same wording they use for “Resident Scholars.” “May be eligible” leaves it up in the air, doesn’t it?</p>
<p>Liberty University offers a full tuition scholarship for Commended scholars. I believe it is automatic.</p>
<p>I think Bobkatvan is wondering about the “full-ride” part. I am also confused. I think the problem is understanding if the OOS finalist gets the national scholar AND the Amigo scholar as a combined amount. I hope that’s the case. It leaves something like $12K for room and board, etc.</p>
<p>WasatchWriter, I sent them an email today asking for clarification on National Merit for OOS. I’ll post something as soon as I receive an answer.</p>
<p>I’m not sure why there is confusion. UNM National Scholars clearly states, “Approximately $16,800 plus the Amigo Scholarship …” The two awards together cover tuition, room, and board for OOS.</p>
<p>Thanks Bob, I didn’t scroll down enough on their page to see the out-of-state scholarships that include the Amigo award. From what I can tell a OOS full ride would run about $70K, so it they do indeed give both NMF and Amigo awards then it should cover everything. Thanks so much for maintaining the list!</p>
<p>The old link to U Oklahoma scholarships doesn’t work. I found the new one and either the award as listed is not quite right, or it has changed recently. It differs for IS and OOS.
IS:Full tuition(NOT including fees which run about $5,000, for 5 years) +$6,750 (4 years)+ $1,500 tech + $1500 exp.
OOS:{Waive non-resident portion of tuition +$2,000}(5 years) + $6,750(4 years) +$1,500 tech + $1,500 exp.</p>
<p>Their fee structure is very complicated, with about $3,400/yr in mandatory fees + per credit hours fees that run from $18.25 for arts and science, to $61.50 for business courses. Since they estimate resident tuition/fees at just under $9k and the tuition part is just under $4k, it must be average fees run about $5K.</p>
<p>It is clear from the description of IS scholarship, which says the value of the tuition waiver over 5 years is $20K, that it it covers just tuition and no fees.</p>
<p>Upshot: at 2013 prices, for IS the award still amounts to tuition/fees + some extra. </p>
<p>For OOS it is a bit less than tuition/fees, and depending on price increase for next year’s tuition, maybe more than a bit. </p>
<p>Since the whole OOS award, and part of the IS one are $$, not ‘tuition/fees’, it will cover less of costs as the 4 years go by and prices presumably rise.</p>
<p>OTOH, having part of the award run 5 years raises the value for students who don’t graduate in 4 yrs. Also, the 5th year money can be used for grad school, or 4th year money too if one graduated in 3 years. It’s 5 years for whatever.</p>
<p>Here it says nonresident tuition and fees are $21,000/year:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/resources/cost_estimate.html[/url]”>http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/resources/cost_estimate.html</a></p>
<p>And here it says the nonresident NMF award is $98,000:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NonResident%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/12.13%20NonResident%20Fr%20Scholarship%20Description.pdf</a></p>
<p>So that is why it is listed as Full Tuition +.</p>
<p>Bob, that is the old scholarship info for 2013. I didn’t have that handy to compare directly, but kind of remembered it. Here are the new 2014 links. Sorry I forgot to put those in:
[Non-Oklahoma</a> Residents](<a href=“http://www.ou.edu/content/go2/nationalmerit/non-oklahoma_residents.html]Non-Oklahoma”>http://www.ou.edu/content/go2/nationalmerit/non-oklahoma_residents.html)
[Oklahoma</a> Residents](<a href=“http://www.ou.edu/content/go2/nationalmerit/oklahoma_residents.html]Oklahoma”>http://www.ou.edu/content/go2/nationalmerit/oklahoma_residents.html)</p>
<p>The estimated award is actually a bit more with the $3K one-time tech/exp, but I think it’s structured differently, though don’t have last year’s detailed breakdown to compare. With $14,250 of it pushed into the 5th year and also I believe the old award was more ‘tuition/fees’ that rises with increased costs. The new award still has OOS waiver, but the rest is a straight cash award that degrades in value over the 4 years. Or was it like that before and I am recalling incorrectly?</p>
<p>OU’s scholarship in 2014 is identical to the 2013 award. I still have the info sheet from last year to compare. Also, the $1500 travel expenses allowance is strictly for study abroad and cannot be used for other expenses, like fees/books, etc. if a student does not travel abroad, they lose that part of the award.</p>
<p>The Auburn IS scholarship is no longer full ride.Thanks to mom2collegekids for noticing this.
[National</a> Scholars | Undergraduate Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/undergraduate/national-scholars.html]National”>http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/undergraduate/national-scholars.html)</p>
<p>Soonermom, so it was never full tuition+ for OOS then, just listed incorrectly in the thread?</p>
<p>Celeste…I don’t have information before 2013, so I can’t say whether or not it has changed. I didn’t do a lot of calculating, but just glancing over the tuition rates, etc. and the award, it looks to me that it is full tuition +, but I read “full tuition” as just tuition, not including fees (which I can tell you are crazy at OU.)</p>
<p>Bob…</p>
<p>I’m not seeing where Auburn gives a “full ride” to instate students…not now, not in the past either. At one point it may have given “a housing stipend” for all 4 years, but it’s never given a meal plan. Now it has housing for one year.</p>
<p>but maybe there’s something stacking on top that is harder to find??</p>
<p>[Office</a> of University Scholarships - Auburn University](<a href=“http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF]Office”>http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/national-scholars.html#NMF_NAF)</p>