Thousands of Â鶹Éç students receive scholarships each year to help make their college education more affordable. You could be one of them.
Undergraduate Admission Merit Scholarships
How to apply:
No additional application is required for the university's merit scholarships. Students will automatically be considered for these scholarships upon admission.
Scholarships for First Year Students
Undergraduate Admissions selects all first-year merit scholarship recipients. Â鶹Éç merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study.
- First Year Annual award: $1,000–$20,000&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Potential four-year value: $4,000–$80,000&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Application: No separate scholarship application is required for merit scholarships. All applicants are automatically considered through the standard admissions review process.
Criteria and restrictions:
- Awarded to our most academically competitive first-year applicants who present a strong college preparatory curriculum and consistent achievement.
- Renewable for up to 4-years (8 consecutive semesters), provided the recipient continues to meet GPA and academic progress requirements.
- Recipients must maintain continuous enrollment as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
- Recipients must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) by the end of their fourth semester and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher during the remainder of their undergraduate career at Â鶹Éç.
- Recipients must make appropriate progress towards their degree and demonstrate the ideals of citizenship and character required as a member of the university community.
- Recipients with a change in residency classification may be subject to award adjustments.
- Recipients receiving in state residency due to veteran, employee or employee dependent status may be subject to award adjustments.
- Â鶹Éç scholarship recipients who are subject to disciplinary action for their conduct will have their scholarship reduced by $500 in the succeeding semester. Recipients who are subject to more than one disciplinary action risk the revocation of the entire scholarship during their remaining time at the University.
*Â鶹Éç 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 Â鶹Éç 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 Â鶹Éç. Offer of award is based on information received at the time of admission application to the University.
Additional scholarships are available for current Â鶹Éç students, students in specific college divisions, individual programs, and applicants to the Manchester Campus.
First-year students applying for fall admission should complete their applications by November 15 to receive priority consideration for the full range of Â鶹Éç merit scholarships, including:
Students who complete their applications after November 15 will be considered for merit scholarships as funding remains available.
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. Â鶹Éç merit scholarships are renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study.
- Transfer Annual award: $1,000–$12,000&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Potential three-year value: $3,000–$36,000&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Application: No separate scholarship application is required for merit scholarships. All applicants are automatically considered through the standard admissions review process.
Criteria and restrictions:
- Awarded to our most academically competitive transfer applicants.
- Eligible for a maximum of 3-years (6 consecutive semesters at the undergraduate level), provided the recipient meets all listed criteria and restrictions.
- Recipients must maintain continuous enrollment as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
- Transfer Distinction and Transfer Excellence Scholarship recipients must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) by the end of their fourth semester and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher during the remainder of their undergraduate career at Â鶹Éç.
- Merrimack Valley Transfer Scholarship recipients must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale) by the end of their fourth semester and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher during the remainder of their undergraduate career at Â鶹Éç.
- Recipients must make appropriate progress towards their degree and demonstrate the ideals of citizenship and character required as a member of the university community.
- Recipients with a change in residency classification may be subject to award adjustments.
- Recipients receiving in state residency due to veteran, employee or employee dependent status may be subject to award adjustments.
- Â鶹Éç scholarship recipients who are subject to disciplinary action for their conduct will have their scholarship reduced by $500 in the succeeding semester. Recipients who are subject to more than one disciplinary action risk the revocation of the entire scholarship during their remaining time at the University.
**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 Â鶹Éç. Offer of award is based on the cumulative GPA taken from the most recent college transcript at the time of admission application to the University.
Additional scholarships are available for current Â鶹Éç students, students in specific college divisions, individual programs, and applicants to the Manchester Campus.
Â鶹Éç Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions
At the Â鶹Éç (Â鶹Éç), we are committed to recognizing the academic achievements of our students through merit scholarships. To ensure fairness and clarity, the following terms and conditions apply:
- Merit Scholarship Policy: Each accepted student is eligible to receive only one merit-based scholarship award from the Â鶹Éç per academic year. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, leadership, and other criteria as determined by the university.
- Duplicate Awards: In the event that a student inadvertently receives multiple merit scholarship awards from the university for the same academic year, Â鶹Éç reserves the right to review the awards and reconcile the total scholarship amount to align with these Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions. The student will retain the highest-value merit scholarship for which they are eligible, and any additional awards will be adjusted or rescinded.
- Notification and Adjustment: Students who are identified as receiving duplicate merit scholarships will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid. Adjustments will be made promptly to reflect the correct award amount in the student’s financial aid package.
- Non-Merit-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid: This policy applies exclusively to Â鶹Éç merit scholarships. Students may still be eligible for other forms of financial aid, including need-based aid, grants, or external scholarships, in accordance with university guidelines and federal/state regulations.
- Appeals: Â鶹Éç does not negotiate merit awards and all merit awards are considered final. Students who feel an error has been made in their GPA calculation can contact the office of admission.
Alumni Association Scholarships
These scholarships are intended to recognize and foster the values of leadership and academic excellence at Â鶹Éç. They are made available thanks to the Â鶹Éç Alumni Association and express a proud tradition of philanthropy that ensures the continuance of opportunity for future generations of students.
*Note: Class Standing for all awards is defined by the report of credits earned as coded by the Registrar's Office in the student information system.
Due: March 31st
The David Ellsworth Davis New Hampshire Scholarship Fund recognizes a student whose families have resided in New Hampshire for at least three generations. For the purposes of this award, three generations refers to the student, his or her mother and/or father, and any one of the student's maternal or paternal grandparents having been raised in or lived in New Hampshire for a majority of their lives. Students can submit a nomination for themselves or be nominated by a Â鶹Éç faculty or staff member. Incoming admitted freshman may also submit a nomination for this 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
The Â鶹Éç Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman student. This student must be a direct descendant of a relative (parent, grandparent or great-grandparent) who is/was an alumnus/a of the Â鶹Éç and who also had or continues to have a level of service to Â鶹Éç. This $3,000 scholarship will follow the student throughout his/her four-year degree program at Â鶹Éç, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.2 and is in good standing all four years. The award is merit-based and the student must show strong leadership skills, an outstanding academic record, and broad extracurricular interests. Students may submit an application for review even if they have not made their final decision to accept.
Awarded to:
- An incoming freshman who is a direct descendant of a relative who is/was an alumnus/a of Â鶹Éç and who has served or continues to serve Â鶹Éç
Amount:
- $3,000/year (provided recipient maintains GPA of at least 3.2 and in good standing)
How to apply:
- Submit application
This scholarship is established at Â鶹Éç through the generosity of Vincent F. Luti ’52 of Westport, Massachusetts. The scholarship is named in memory of his parents, Angelica Rose Basso, the daughter of Italian immigrants, and Vincent (Vincenzo) Luti a native of Tuscany, Italy. Through intelligence and hard work, they created lives rich in values for themselves and their son, Vincent Francis Luti, the donor. The fund was established in deep gratitude to his parents for the care in his upbringing, the support of his interest in music and the arts, and the development of his intellectual humanism through a BA in music and art within a broad humanistic base of studies at Â鶹Éç. The purpose of this scholarship is that their memory and values live on in helping students in need from New Hampshire achieve their educational goals. Undergraduate students who are studying a major in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are selected by Financial Aid.
The Alumni Meritorious Scholarship Fund provides support to students in good academic standing at Â鶹Éç. This award is based on academic merit.
The Class of 1985 & 1986 Leadership Scholarship will provide financial support to those students who dedicate significant time and energy to the University's recognized student organizations in addition to pursuing their studies. This scholarship carries with it the hope that the student's leadership will carry over into the alumni organization that supports the Â鶹Éç. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need.
Academic Department Scholarships
Other campus departments, such as your deans office, may have an additional application.
*Thompson School of Applied Science scholarships can be found within the larger COLSA site.
Once enrolled at Â鶹Éç 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.
Military and Veteran Scholarships
The Military and Veteran Services office helps facilitate scholarships for students who are currently or have served our country.
Awarded to:
- Students who enroll in the Â鶹Éç 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 Â鶹Éç 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
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRITERIA AND RESTRICTIONS for the army ROTC scholarship.
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 Â鶹Éç Army ROTC website
Awarded to:
- Students who enroll in the Â鶹Éç 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
Awarded to:
- Students who enroll in the Army National Guard
Amount:
- Paid tuition and fees; monthly drill pay; monthly cadet stipend
How to apply:
- Find forms on the Â鶹Éç Army ROTC website
Study Away Scholarships
Â鶹Éç Global has collected a significant list of scholarship resources for students wishing to study away.
Miscellaneous Scholarships
Please see below for other scholarship opportunities available across campus.
Awarded to:
- First-year applicants who are student athletes
Amount:
- Variable
How to apply:
- Contact Â鶹Éç Athletics for details. The director of athletics, in consultation with coaches, distributes financial assistance to student athletes.
Awarded to:
- Students who are enrolled at Â鶹Éç-Durham and Â鶹Éç-Manchester undergraduate and incoming students
Amount:
- Variable
How to apply:
- An application is
The Â鶹Éç offers limited scholarships each year to international students in valid F-1/J-1 status. These partial awards are based on both financial need and academic merit. Please visit the International Students & Scholars website for more information.
Awarded to:
- New and continuing undergraduate international students
Amount:
- Variable
How to apply:
- Newly admitted and continuing international undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.1 or higher will receive an email invitation to apply early in spring semester (usually February).
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRITERIA AND RESTRICTIONS for International student scholarships.
Awarded to:
- Students from Carroll County that have financial need
Amount:
- Varies
How to apply:
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 Â鶹Éç. A diverse student body that enhances the Â鶹Éç 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.
