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National Merit Scholarship

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Scholarship overview

The National Merit Scholarship is the University's most prestigious scholarship for entering freshmen who are National Merit Finalists and name the University as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation before May 1.

Award Information

  • Complete application for admission by February 15
  • Reach National Merit Finalist status
  • Designate the University of Nevada, Reno as first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation before May 1
  • Accept admission in MyNEVADA by June 1
  • To retain: minimum cumulative University GPA of 3.50 and 15 credits each fall and spring
  • National Merit Scholars are not eligible for need-based grants including Pack Promise+, FSEOG and State Access grants
  • Up to $20,000 per year for four consecutive years of undergraduate study

Admission application by February 15; finalist designation before May 1; acceptance by June 1.

  1. Apply for admission by February 15.
  2. Become a National Merit Finalist and name the University first choice before May 1.
  3. Accept admission in MyNEVADA by June 1.

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