Scholarships

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 Students Transfer Students Continuing Students Other Scholarships

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*Criteria and amounts listed are for the 2015-2016 previous application cycle; amounts and criteria are subject to change

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Undergraduate Admissions selects all first-year scholarship recipients

Presidential Scholarship

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants

Amount:

NH Residents: $5,000 - $7,000; $10,000 (non-N.H. residents and international students)

How to apply:

No additional application necessary
All applicants to UNH are considered for the presidential scholarship at the time of application review. Presidential scholarships are awarded based on class rank, strong college preparatory curricula, consistent achievement and standardized test scores.

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Dean's Scholarship

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants

Amount:

NH Residents: $1,500 - $4,000; $6,000 (non-N.H. residents and international students)

How to apply:

No additional application necessary
All applicants to UNH are considered for the dean’s scholarship at the time of application review. Dean’s scholarships are awarded based on class rank, strong college preparatory curricula, consistent achievement and standardized test scores.

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Director's Scholarship

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants

Amount:

NH Residents: $1,000 - $2,000; $4,000 (non-N.H. residents and international students)

How to apply:

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Hamel Scholarship

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants from New Hampshire

Amount:

$5,000 - $10,000

How to apply:

The Hamel Scholarship provides a yearly award to exceptional in-state students who apply by the early-action deadline. Applicants in the top 10 percent of their class who have demonstrated leadership skills and high standardized test scores are considered for the Hamel Scholarship.

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Industry Scholarship

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Amount:

Variable

How to apply:

Scholarship covers a portion of a student’s tuition, fees and room and board for four years of undergraduate education at UNH

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Peter T. Paul Scholarship (Business)

Awarded to:

First-Year Applicants to the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Amount:

$5,000

How to apply:

No additional application necessary
All applicants to a major in the UNH Paul College are considered for this scholarship at the time of application review. Peter T. Paul scholarships are awarded based on class rank (top 15 percent), consistent achievement and standardized test scores.

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Athletic Scholarships

Awarded to:

First-year applicants who are student athletes

Amount:

Variable

How to apply:

Contact UNH Athletics for detailsThe director of athletics, in consultation with coaches, distributes financial assistance to student athletes.

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International Student Scholarships

Awarded to:

First-year international student applicants

Amount:

Variable

How to apply:

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The UNH Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

Awarded to:

An incoming freshman who is a direct descendant of a relative who is/was an alumnus/a of UNH and who has served or continues to serve UNH

Amount:

$3,000/year (provided recipient maintains GPA of at least 3.2 and in good standing); based on need

How to apply:

Submit application

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FIRST Award

Awarded to:

A first-year full-time student on the UNH Manchester campus who participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team during high school

Amount:

$5,000, renewable for four years

How to apply:

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 is awarded on merit. The recipient must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and a GPA of at least 3.0 for renewal.

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David Ellsworth Davis New Hampshire Scholarship

Awarded to:

A student whose families have resided in New Hampshire for at least three generations

Amount:

Variable

How to apply:

Self-nominate or be nominated by faculty or staff member

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Army ROTC Scholarship

Awarded to:

Students who enroll in the UNH Army ROTC program

Amount:

Paid tuition and fees; grant funds toward room and board; annual book benefit of $1,200; monthly tax-free stipend

How to apply:

Contact the UNH Army ROTC office.
Winners are chosen based on academic success, SAT/ACT results, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, leadership potential, a physical aptitude exam and a personal interview

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Guard and Reserve Forces Duty Scholarships

Awarded to:

Students who enroll in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve

Amount:

Paid tuition and fees; monthly drill pay; monthly cadet stipend

How to apply:

Find forms on the UNH Army ROTC website

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Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Awarded to:

Students who enroll in the UNH Air Force ROTC program

Amount:

Tuition and most lab fees; textbook allowance; monthly cash stipend

How to apply:

Apply on the U.S. Air Force ROTC website

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

Associate Degree Transfer Scholarship

Awarded to:

Incoming students transferring to the Durham or Manchester campus from an associate degree program

Amount:

$3,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)

How to apply:

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.

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Associate Degree Transfer Achievement Scholarship

Awarded to:

Incoming students transferring to the Durham or Manchester campus who have completed an associate degree program

Amount:

$5,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)

How to apply:

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.

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Transfer Distinction Scholarship

Awarded to:

Incoming students transferring to the Durham or Manchester campus from a bachelor’s degree program

Amount:

$3,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)

How to apply:

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.

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Transfer Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to:

Incoming students transferring to the Durham or Manchester campus from a bachelor’s degree program

Amount:

$5,000 annually (renewable for up to six semesters)

How to apply:

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Community College Transfer Scholarship and Grant

Awarded to:

New Hampshire community college students enrolling full-time at UNH Manchester

Amount:

$1,000 (transfer scholarship) $1,500 (tuition grant) (Awarded annually for two years)

How to apply:

No additional application necessary

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FIRST Award

Awarded to:

A transfer student who is enrolling full-time at UNH Manchester and who participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team during high school

Amount:

$5,000, renewable for four years

How to apply:

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.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

David Ellsworth Davis New Hampshire Scholarship

The Alumni Meritorious Service Award Association Prize

The Class of 1985 & 1986 Leadership Scholarship

J. Gregg Sanborn Scholarship

Center for International Education Scholarships (multiple opportunities)

UNH Student Awards

University Honors Program

McNair Scholars Program

Grad school scholarships and fellowships

Scholarships from Colleges and Schools

Carsey School of Public Policy

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

College of Liberal Arts

College of life sciences AND agriculture

School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Thompson School of Applied Science

UNH Manchester

UNH School of Law

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