Scholarships
UNH Parent's Association Endowment Scholarship Fund Student/Parent Information and Application
Dear Student and Parents,This information packet has been prepared to assist you in applying for the UNH Parent's Association Endowment Scholarship Fund. The UNH Parents Association Endowment Scholarship Program was created to financially assist UNH Students. These scholarships are awarded each year and are designed to aid students who have demonstrated financial need and academic achievement, are of good character, are students involved in community service projects or in the university community, and/or who are making financial contributions to their education through employment.
Below you will find a Student Application Form and a Faculty Recommendation Form. It is the responsibility of the student to insure that all required documentation is obtained and submitted with their application form by the due date. It is also the student’s responsibility to follow up with their faculty member supplying the recommendation form, to make sure that the recommendation is received by the March 1 deadline date.
Since this scholarship is based primarily on financial need, the 2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must also be completed and received by the federal processor by March 1; the Effective Family Contribution (EFC) criteria establishing financial need for this scholarship is between $5000 and $9000. For more information on the FAFSA application contact the UNH Financial Aid Office, 862-3600 or email: financial.aid@unh.edu.
Scholarship Criteria and application checklist: the starred items (*) items below, to the extent applicable, are the only documents that should be attached to the application submitted by the student. The application & all documentation is due at the Parents Association Office by March 1, 2008.
- * University Community and/or Community Service Verification Letter.
- * Employment Verification Letter.
- * Personal Background information statement. (Maximum of 1 page double spaced).
- Required Faculty Recommendation - Faculty members will forward their recommendations directly to Janet Cass, UNH Parent's Association Office at the above address.
Make sure that your FAFSA Forms are filed with federal processor in advance of March 1;
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
The Parents Association made a commitment in the fall of 1999 to UNH students to financially support higher education by raising $500,000 to establish this scholarship fund. The Parents Association began to fund scholarships in 2001 and has awarded 24 students. Typical awards are between $3,000 and $3,500 for each student. Funds available for these scholarships are based on the interest accrued by the basic scholarship fund and, therefore, funding will vary from year to year.
We realize that our students come from all walks of life and are involved in a variety of activities that promote learning, self-awareness and understanding. Yet, financial need often hinders some of the best opportunities for learning. Therefore, it is our intent that through this scholarship we will be able to assist you in reaching your personal and professional goals. We consider it an honor and a privilege to help you achieve success as you assume your leadership responsibilities as a citizen in your community. Best wishes!
Sincerely,
The UNH Parent's Association
click the link below to download the UNH Parent's Association Endowment Scholarship Fund Student/Parent Information Packet