Purdue national merit awards?

Paying for College Financial Aid (Need-Based, Merit Aid, Loans)
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<p>Hello everyone…</p>

<p>I’ve been reading through the forums and Purdue’s own website looking for information on what kind of money Purdue offers to in-state NMFs. I know Purdue has the Trustee’s scholarship (10k/yr) and the presidential scholarship (8k/yr) but I need to know whether they offer anything substantial for NMF specifically.</p>

<p>[National</a> Merit](<a href=“http://homepage.mac.com/l_j/secondhome/National_Merit.html]National”>http://homepage.mac.com/l_j/secondhome/National_Merit.html)
^This mentions an “Indiana Resident Top Scholar Award”. However, the link to the information appears to be dead. I’ve found a page on Purdue’s website that mentions this scholarship, but it appears to be way out of date:
[Office</a> of Admissions: All About Purdue: Costs and Financial Aid](<a href=“Purdue University Admissions - Become a Student”>Purdue University Admissions - Become a Student)</p>

<p>I’ve e-mailed the admissions office about this and asked what sort of aid I’d be likely to receive, but it’s been a week and I still haven’t heard from them.</p>

<p>Can anyone clear this up?</p>

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<p>Does this help?</p>

<p>looks like Purdue only gives $1,000 per year</p>

<p>*National Merit Scholarships</p>

<pre><code>National Merit Scholarships are awarded to finalists who have been admitted to Purdue, have indicated Purdue as their first-choice university, and have not received a corporation-sponsored merit scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship will receive $4,000** ($1,000 per year for four years).** Students enter the Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as an initial screen and should work with their high school counselors to follow the appropriate procedures. You also can contact the National Merit Scholarship Corporation at (847) 866-5100 for details.
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