Thousands of UNH students receive scholarships each year to help make their college education more affordable. You could be one of them. Use the list below to learn more about scholarships that may be available for you.
First-Year StudentsTransfer Students Continuing StudentsOther Scholarships
Scholarship |
Weighted GPA Range |
NH Resident |
Non-NH Resident |
Trustee's Scholarship |
Above 4.00 |
$9,000 |
$12,000 |
Chancellor's Scholarship |
3.90 - 4.00 |
$7,000 |
$10,000 |
Presidential Scholarship |
3.70 - 3.89 |
$5,000 |
$8,000 |
Dean's Scholarship |
3.50 - 3.69 |
$3,000 |
$6,000 |
Director's Scholarship |
3.10 - 3.49 |
$1,000 |
$4,000 |
*UNH recalculates each applicant’s GPA using a weighted 4.0 scale using core academic courses in English, math, science, social science and foreign language. Electives that fall within one of the five core academic courses will be included in the UNH recalculated GPA.
Academic achievement in the classroom is the most critical factor in awarding merit scholarships at the University. Scholarships are intended to recognize, and reward behaviors valued by UNH.
Additional scholarships are available for current UNH students, students in specific college divisions, individual programs, and applicants to the Manchester Campus.
Selection is very competitive, is not automatic, and limited to applicants who apply by the early action deadline.
Scholarship is awarded each year to the highest caliber students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Selection is competitive and is not automatic.
Scholarship is awarded each year to the highest caliber students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Selection is competitive and is not automatic.
Scholarship is awarded each year to academically competitive students who demonstrate notable leadership skills in their high school and/or communities.
Need-based awards granted to incoming first-year students of all backgrounds, life experiences, and viewpoints whose presence will contribute to a diverse student body at UNH. A diverse student body that enhances the UNH educational experience will include students of varied race, age, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and veteran status.
The University of New Hampshire’s commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion is grounded in and enhances our mission as a public, land-grant institution—education, research, and service — in a diverse and increasingly interconnected world. To further this commitment, UNH seeks to recruit, admit, support, and graduate a diverse undergraduate student body.
A diverse student body that enhances the UNH educational experience will include students of varied race, age, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and veteran status. Admitted students of all backgrounds, life experiences, and viewpoints whose presence will contribute to a diverse student body at UNH will be considered.
Accepted transfer students from both associate degree programs and from four year colleges are eligible for scholarships based on listed criteria. Applications must be submitted by the semester deadlines to be eligible for these scholarships. They are not available to students who have already received a bachelor's degree.
Incoming students transferring to the Durham campus from an associate degree program
$3,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)
No additional application necessary
This scholarship is awarded to accepted full-time students who are enrolled in an associate degree program and have 24 transferable college credits* and a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
*Note that the 24 or more transferable college credits must be from the CURRENT institution.
Incoming students transferring to the Durham campus who have completed an associate degree program
$5,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)
No additional application necessary
This scholarship is awarded to accepted full-time students who have completed an associate degree with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
Incoming students transferring to the Durham campus from a bachelor’s degree program
$3,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)
No additional application necessary
This scholarship is awarded to accepted full-time students who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and have 24 transferable college credits* and a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
*Note that the 24 or more transferable college credits must be from the CURRENT institution.
Incoming students transferring to the Durham campus from a bachelor’s degree program
$5,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)
No additional application necessary
This scholarship is awarded to accepted full-time students who are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and have 24 transferable college credits* and a 3.8 or higher cumulative GPA.
*Note that the 24 or more transferable college credits must be from the CURRENT institution.
New Hampshire community college students enrolling full-time at UNH Manchester
$1,000 (transfer scholarship) $1,500 (tuition grant) (Awarded annually for two years)
No additional application necessary
A transfer student who is enrolling full-time at UNH Manchester and who participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team during high school
$5,000, renewable for four years
UNH Manchester application for admission, plus FIRST application, letter of recommendation from a FIRST mentor or coach, and an essay describing your FIRST experience. This scholarship is awarded on merit. The recipient must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and a GPA of at least 3.0 for renewal.
Once enrolled at UNH you’ll have exclusive access to the Office of National Fellowships, which will help you apply for and obtain Fulbright fellowships, Gilman International Scholarships and many other funding opportunities.
Students who enroll in the Army National Guard
Paid tuition and fees; monthly drill pay; monthly cadet stipend
Find forms on the UNH Army ROTC website
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