NHCF: Four-Year or Bachelor's Degree Scholarship Program Grant

NHCF: Four-Year or Bachelor's Degree Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $7,500
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The NHCF Four-Year or Bachelor's Degree Scholarship Program provides crucial financial support to students in New Hampshire and select bordering states. With nearly $8 million awarded annually, it focuses on those with demonstrated financial need and academic merit. Eligible applicants can be any age and are encouraged to apply anytime during their post-secondary education. Awards range from $250 to $7,500, with an average of $4,600 per recipient, helping students achieve their educational goals.

Overview

NOTE: For students under the age of 24 enrolling in a four-year degree program, please apply at the spring deadline.For students over the age of 24; or for students who are younger than 24 and married, have a child, have served in the military or are emancipated, applications are accepted on open enrollment through the winter deadline. Four-Year or Bachelor's Degree Scholarship Program The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the largest provider of publicly available scholarships in New Hampshire, awarding nearly $8 million to nearly 2,000 students each year. The scholarship funds at the Foundation were created by generous donors who wanted to help New Hampshire students reach their full potential. Students are selected to receive awards based on financial need, academic merit and other non-academic factors such as community service, school activities and work experience. Funding This is a competitive program. Typically, one award is made for every five applications received. Each year, approximately $3 million is disbursed with each award ranging from $250 to $7,500. The average award is $4,600.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students do not need to be a graduating high school senior to be eligible. Students can apply at any time during their college or post-secondary educational program.Students who live in New Hampshire or select communities in bordering states (see list below) and are enrolling in or attending a post-secondary or college program at an accredited institution.Vermont: Essex County, Rivendell Academy, and HartfordMaine: Kittery, York, Elliot, Berwick, North BerwickThe Foundation generally considers a student a resident of New Hampshire if one or more of the following statements applies to them:Permanent address is in New Hampshire FAFSA is filed with a New Hampshire address Eligible for New Hampshire in-state tuition Valid driver’s license issued by New Hampshire Car is registered in New HampshireNew Hampshire students can attending out-of-state or international schools as long they are considered residents of New Hampshire.Citizenship is not taken into consideration when making awarding decisions.Candidates are required to submit a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary which is the result of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines what a particular family can reasonably afford for education or the student aid index (SAI). In addition, finalists will be asked to supply a copy of the financial aid package offered by the institution to be attended.