National Merit Scholarships
National Merit Scholars
To receive National Merit Scholarship support from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾, finalists must name ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ College as their first choice institution. Finalists can report their college choice using the .
For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2020: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ National Merit Scholars who are eligible for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾'s institutional financial aid receive a renewable $2,000 award. This does not reduce eligibility for scholarships from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾. National Merit Scholars who are not eligible for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ financial aid receive a renewable $1,000 recognition award.
Beginning with Fall 2020, all new recipients will receive $1,000 annually regardless of need level. For students who are eligible for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾'s institutional financial aid, which is determined annually, this does not reduce eligibility for scholarships from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾.
National Merit Foundation Scholars
All National Merit Foundation Scholars are offered a one-time $2,500 award.
For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2020: If the student is eligible for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ scholarship aid, they will also receive a $2,000 merit scholarship from the College in their remaining three years if demonstrated financial need persists. National Merit Foundation Scholars who do not qualify for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ scholarship aid will receive a $1,000 merit scholarship in their remaining three years.
Beginning with Fall 2020, all new recipients will receive $1,000 in their remaining three years regardless of need level. For students who are eligible for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾'s institutional financial aid, which is determined annually, this does not reduce eligibility for scholarships from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾.
Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholars
Corporate-sponsored awards are of varying amounts and may or may not be renewable. The renewal of these awards and award amounts are determined annually by the corporation sponsoring the award and may vary from year to year.
National Merit Renewal
All official notification regarding any of the National Merit Scholarship programs will be sent to the student directly from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Scholars will receive detailed instructions for scholarship renewal from NMSC in the spring.