NH Scholars: Planning for Success
Courses required for the Core NH Scholars program are designed to prepare students for what comes after high school. This may be a 2-year or 4-year college or university, a certificate program, or a trade school/apprenticeship The Core Courses list in the below are minimal requirements to graduate as a New Hampshire Scholar. Additional courses are encouraged; note also that selective colleges may require them.
Students must complete each course for credit for it to count toward recognition as a New Hampshire Scholar. The goal is for students to challenge themselves and do as well as possible in each course.
Scholarships for Scholars
New Hampshire Scholars are eligible for college scholarships and other aid created specifically for them. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $32,000 are offered by more than a dozen New Hampshire colleges and universities. These include all colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Scholars taking academic pathways in STEM or Arts are eligible for additional scholarships. Merit aid for New Hampshire Scholars also includes fee waivers, making it free to apply to many schools. .
