I'd expect better spelling and grammar from an NSF recipient... I know we're scientists and not English majors, but I'd like to think the selection committee would look more favorably upon those who have a better grasp on basic punctuation. I call BS!
I received an offer for the pre-doc award yesterday. Not sure if they send out all of the award offers at the same or if it's split up at all by discipline? Good luck to everyone else who applied!