<p>It sounds to me like the biggest reason they didn’t get awarded a $2500 might just be timing. If they had a first choice school listed until 4/23 and the VAST majority of $2500 scholarships were awarded in March…it kinda makes sense to me. I’m not sure how NMSC handles the consideration of Finalists for $2500 scholarships when the Finalist has a first choice school listed. If they think the student would be better off with the college sponsored NMSC award, why would they offer that student a $2500 award?</p>