NHCF: Master's, Ph.D. or other Advanced Degree Scholarship Program Grant

NHCF: Master's, Ph.D. or other Advanced Degree Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation offers a Master's, Ph.D. or other Advanced Degree Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing graduate education. With nearly $8 million awarded annually, the foundation prioritizes undergraduate funding but provides competitive scholarships for graduate studies, including medical school. The scholarship amounts range from $250 to $5,000, with an average of $3,500. Eligibility includes residency in New Hampshire or select communities in neighboring states, and awards are based on financial need and academic merit.

Overview

Master's, Ph.D. or other Advanced 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. This is for students of any age enrolling in a master’s, Ph.D. or other advanced degree programs, including MD, DD or JD. Funding The Foundation funds very few students pursuing graduate studies. Our priority is to fund undergraduate education, so this program is very competitive. We do, however, have funding for students who plan to enroll in medical school.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 BerwickOther States:Graduate medical students (MD or DO only) in MA or CTThe 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 FASFA 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.