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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a NMF back in the early 90’s, when it might have meant more for college admissions. I’ve done ok, typical law career trajectory- but many in my high school class who didn’t get National Merit recognition went on to achieve more academically and professionally. My point is, it really didn’t matter back then and probably matters even less now. [/quote]

Same.  80s.

Also, it appears the scholarship values have not kept up with inflation!  The main one is less than 3K per year.

And last year the non-profit that runs it started hitting up former winners for donations. I've gotten two mailings already after zero contact since 1987.  [/quote]
I graduated in ‘92 and was awarded a scholarship from NMSF. I had already accepted a full tuition scholarship. The NMSF scholarship was only about $1500 per year. When my university was notified, they adjusted my financial package, lowering it by $1500 per year, so in the end, being a NMSF scholarship had zero impact on me financially.

I got my first request for a donation to NMSF within the last year.[/quote]

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