Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges - General Scholarships

Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges - General Scholarship Program

Administering Organization: The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges

Geographic Scope: New Hampshire - all seven community colleges

Number of Scholarships: Over 100 different scholarship programs

Award Distribution:

• 2024-25 academic year: 1,333 scholarships totaling $854,000
• Fall 2025 alone: nearly 600 scholarships totaling $487,000
• Average award: $814 (27% increase over prior year)

Eligible Institutions:

• Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth)
• Lakes Region Community College (Laconia)
• Manchester Community College
• Nashua Community College
• NHTI – Concord's Community College
• River Valley Community College (Claremont, Lebanon, Keene)
• White Mountains Community College (Berlin, Littleton)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Registered students at any of New Hampshire's seven community colleges
• Eligibility varies by specific scholarship (determined by donor)
• Can be based on:
  • Financial need
  • Merit
  • Specific major/field of study
  • Geographic location (town/region in NH)
  • Academic standing
  • Full-time or part-time status
  • GPA requirements (varies)

What They Fund:

• Tuition
• Books
• Core educational costs
• Specialized equipment (for skilled trades)
• Materials and protective gear

Recent Scholarships Established:

• Capt. Jack T. Casey Memorial Scholarship (Aviation Technology, Nashua Community College)
• William H. and Denise D. Dyer Scholarship (Hospitality/Culinary, Industry/Transportation, Advanced Manufacturing)
• Eric & Donna Johnson Scholarship (Coos County residents, White Mountains Community College)
• Chester W. French Scholarship
• NASA Space Grant Scholarship
• Granite Foundation Scholarship Fund ($25,000 endowed, 3.0 GPA minimum, NH residents)

Special Programs:

• High School Valedictorian Scholarship: Full year tuition waiver (up to 32 credits at $215/credit = $6,880)
• Meals IncludED program: Breakfast and lunch daily plus one dinner per week for enrolled students

Background: With one general application, students are considered for dozens of opportunities.

Scholarship Application Process

1. Access Application Portal: Visit GiveNHCC.org/scholarships
2. Complete General Application: One general application allows consideration for dozens of scholarship opportunities
3. Application Timing:
   • Spring 2026 applications began October 27, 2025
   • Check website for fall/other semester deadlines
4. Consider All Students: Application open to:
   • All majors
   • Any GPA level
   • Students with or without demonstrated financial need (varies by scholarship)
   • Full-time or part-time students
5. Next Steps: Foundation reviews applications and notifies students of awards

Note: Specific scholarship eligibility criteria determined by individual donors; general application covers all available opportunities.