Scholarships
UNH Manchester is committed to providing access to public higher education in the greater Manchester area. As part of that commitment, a series of institutional scholarships are awarded each year. The number of scholarships awarded is based on university funding. In addition to the scholarships listed below, students may also apply for federal financial aid, which includes a variety of grant and loan options, by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form).
Degree Program Scholarships
Degree Program Scholarships information and applications will be made available mid December. Applications are due in the Financial Aid Office no later than April 1, 2012.
- UNH Manchester Biology Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Business Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Communication Arts Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Computer Information Systems Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester English Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Engineering Technology
- UNH Manchester History Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Humanities Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Politics and Society Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Psychology Program Scholarship
- UNH Manchester Sign Language Interpretation Scholarship
Study Abroad Scholarships
UNH Manchester Study Abroad Scholarship
Requirements:
- DUE FEBRUARY 15th
- Must submit FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Earned 26 or more credit hours
- Completed application
Center for International Education Scholarship
For information regarding this scholarship, click here.
Scholars in Science and Technology Program Scholarship (STEM)
- Application deadline extended
- Student interested in pursuing bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or be admitted in UNH Manchester associates program and demonstrate interest in STEM discipline.
- Full-time Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students with minimum of 12 credits each semester
- Must submit 2012-2013 FAFSA and demonstrate financial need
- Additional requirements available on STEM Program Scholarship Outline
- Click here to apply
Single Parent Scholarship
Single Parent Scholarship
- $250 award
- Required to be enrolled in degree program for spring 2012 semester
- FAFSA required
- Deadline to apply is March 1, 2012
- Download application
Enrichment Scholarship
Enrichment Scholarship
- Award amount varies
- Scholarship Criteria
- Complete FAFSA application prior to May 1st deadline
- Must complete separate application
- Click here for application
Makris Scholarship
Makris Scholarship
- Award amount $1,500
- Scholarship Criteria
- Complete FAFSA application prior to May 1st deadline
- Must complete separate application
- Click here for application
Merit and Need Based Awards
Need-Based Awards
UNH Manchester Tuition Grant
- Based on FAFSA information
- Must meet priority deadline of March 1st
- Award amount varies
Merit & Need Based Awards
CTP Grant
- College Transition Program
- Enrolled in one class
- Minimum of sophomore class standing
Merit-Based Awards
New Hampshire Scholars Scholarship
- Award amount $4,000 ($500 per semester for a maximum of 8 semesters)
- Be a verified graduate of the New Hampshire Scholars Program
- Be accepted and enroll full-time into a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science program at UNH Manchester
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 and have no individual grade below a C while in attendance at UNH Manchester
- Click here for application
Achiever Scholarship
- Participants of College Opportunity Program in H.S.
- Full-time degree students
- Renewable up to four years
- Must meet admissions deadline
Advantage Scholarship
- Non-traditional students
- Little or no college experience
- Enrolled in College Certificate Program
- Must meet admissions deadline
Excellence Tuition Grant
- Admissions makes recommendation
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Preference given to non traditional students
- Must meet admissions deadline
- One time award
Gateway Scholarship
- Awarded to students admitted to an associate degree program
- Full time status
- Renewable up to 2 years
- Must meet admissions deadline
Success Scholarship
- Freshman status Top 15% of H.S. class
- Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and full time status
- Must meet admissions deadline
Transfer Scholarship
- Admissions makes the recommendation
- Well rounded academic background 3.2 GPA or higher
- Must meet admissions deadline
Scholarships for New Hampshire
Skrungloo Farm, Inc. Student Aid Program
Eligibility: New Hampshire residents
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Download application here
American Legion Auxiliary, Marion J. Bagley Scholarship
Eligibility: New Hampshire Residents
Deadline: May 1st
Applications available in the financial aid office
Bedford Women's Club Scholarship Eligibility
Eligibility: Non-traditional female students
Deadline: April 1st Click here for application
New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters
Eligibility: New Hampshire residents pursuing careers in broadcasting
Deadline: April 1st
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Adult Student Aid Program
Eligibility: Adult, independent students, preferably with little post-high school educational experience.
NH College Equals Opportunity (CEO) scholarship
Eligibility: NH residents
Public Relations Society of America,
James H. Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Sophmore, Junior, or Senior status
Citizens Bank Scholarships
Eligibility: New Hampshire residents who are
- Between the ages of 17 and 23.
- Enrolling in a four-year baccalaureate degree program or a graduate degree program.
- Enrolling full time or half time; (NOT part time).
Student Veterans and Families of Veterans Scholarships
Additional Scholarships and Searches
Please see each scholarship website for eligibility requirements.
New Hampshire College and University Council
Eligibility: Multiple scholarships for students of various underrepresented groups including women, LGBT, multicultural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students of low income.
Deadline: Various deadlines
UNCF Merck Science Initiative Scholarships
Eligibility: Various- multiple scholarships.
Deadline: Varies on Scholarship
Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies on location
StraightForward Media Business School Scholarship
Eligibility: Business and business related major
Deadline: March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Scholarship
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and Computer Science or related major
Deadline: April 1st
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