New Hampshire Scholarships
Living or studying in New Hampshire qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to NH residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and New Hampshire's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
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- $7,500
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NH Charitable Foundation ScholarshipSource
$250–$7,500New Hampshire students and select bordering-community residents can submit one ScholarshipSource application to be auto-matched to 500+ scholarship funds for certificates through graduate programs, including Medallion trade scholarships. Awards typically range from $250 to $7,500 depending on need and program. Dependent bachelor's and all graduate applicants had an April 10, 2026 deadline; certificate, associate, and many other tracks accept rolling applications through December 11, 2026. Citizenship is explicitly not considered in award decisions.
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
Up to $7,000Undergraduate students with at least one year of college completed, or graduate students, at accredited U.S. institutions whose daily lives are guided by spiritual values may apply. Preference goes to candidates residing in or attending schools in Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $7,000 and may be renewed for subsequent years. Apply with three autobiographical essays, three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and an in-person interview. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Albert and Toni Roothbert established the Fund to support students whose actions reflect strong moral and spiritual values.
Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarships
$3,500U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Polish descent who are women entering the first, second, or third year of an M.D. program at an accredited U.S. medical school may apply. First preference goes to Massachusetts residents, then to New England applicants if no Massachusetts candidates qualify. The award is a non-renewable $3,500 scholarship. There is a $40 application fee.
Granite Edvance First Generation College Student Scholarship
Up to $3,000Granite Edvance (formerly the NHHEAF Network) awards scholarships each spring to New Hampshire residents, with a dedicated First Generation College Student category for students whose parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. Awards are up to $3,000 for four-year college students and up to $1,000-$1,500 for trade school and two-year program students, studying in or out of state. Applicants must be New Hampshire residents enrolled or planning to enroll at a two-year or four-year college or Title IV-eligible trade school, and must submit an essay reflecting on their experiences as a first-generation student. Awards consider demonstrated financial need. The four-year application window closed May 6, 2026; two-year and trade-school windows run several times per year.
Headlights for Hope Scholarship
$1,000Legal U.S. residents in the 50 states or D.C. enrolled in vocational or two- to four-year postsecondary programs (including high school seniors, college, and graduate students) with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply. Preference goes to Maine or New Hampshire students. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded. Submit a 750-1,000 word essay on road-safety measures to reduce motorcycle accidents and distracted driving, plus a resume and transcript.
The Bruce Clement Post-Secondary Education Scholarship
Up to $1,000New Hampshire residents who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, have not received this award before, and are affiliated with sheep through 4-H, FFA, Young Farmers, NHSWGA, or a sheep-industry-related major may apply for up to $1,000. Submit the application, transcript (minimum 2.5 GPA), two non-relative references, and one recommendation letter, and attend an interview with the NHSWGA Scholarship Committee. Deadline is August 1.
Artist Entrepreneurial Grants
$250–$1,000New Hampshire resident artists may apply for entrepreneurial grants of $250 to $1,000 to build business skills, improve artistic quality, or reach new markets. A 12-month New Hampshire residency is required. The program replaced the discontinued Artist Fellowship (ended 2013) and supports career development activities such as workshops, conferences, and business training. FY26 applications are reviewed quarterly with no match required. Apply through nharts.submittable.com; quarterly deadlines recur throughout the fiscal year. The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts funds these grants to strengthen the state's creative workforce.
Saab Family Foundation Scholarship
Full-TuitionPrivate high school students or undergraduate students who are residents of Rockingham or Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, or Essex or Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with a minimum 2.75 GPA may apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and financial need. Awards vary but can cover up to full tuition, plus room and board, fees, and books, for private high school or a two- or four-year undergraduate degree. Apply through the Saab Family Foundation. The foundation serves the Merrimack Valley region and supports individuals pursuing further academic achievement.
The Medallion Fund Scholarship
Amount variesNew Hampshire students of any age pursuing short-term vocational or technical studies may apply for the Medallion Fund Scholarship through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's single online application. Award amounts vary. Preference goes to trade-sector fields such as automotive technology, plumbing, heating, construction, and advanced manufacturing, and to applicants with limited prior training opportunities. Citizenship is not considered. Open enrollment runs through December 11, 2026.
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Common questions
How many New Hampshire scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 9 verified scholarships for New Hampshire students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $3,000, and the largest reaches $7,500.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 4 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
What New Hampshire financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
New Hampshire runs its own aid programs, including Governor's Scholarship, administered by New Hampshire Department of Education. File the FAFSA (No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full New Hampshire financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can New Hampshire students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to New Hampshire residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is November 11, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.