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College of Liberal Arts
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
College of Health and Human Services
College of Life Science and Agriculture
Whittemore School of Business and Economics
Thompson School of Applied Science
Graduate School
General Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships
Military Scholarships
Regional Scholarships
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships for Women
Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students
Scholarships for Minorities
Scholarships for High School Students

College of Liberal Arts

New Hampshire Rehabilitation Association (NHRA)
Eligibility: Qualified persons are either current NHRA members; or New Hampshire residents working in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life for people with mental or physical disabilities; or individuals employed in New Hampshire who work in the field of rehabilitation as described above.
Deadline: December 1, 2009

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Rehabilitation Association (NHRA)
Eligibility: Qualified persons are either current NHRA members; or New Hampshire residents working in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life for people with mental or physical disabilities; or individuals employed in New Hampshire who work in the field of rehabilitation as described above.
Deadline: December 1, 2009

Health Professions Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident or work at least 15 hours per week on a regular basis in one of the following twenty-five towns in Massachusetts: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, or Westborough.
Majors: Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing or formal medical or clinical program at an accredited institution (see application for specific degree programs).
Deadline: There is no deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received and may be submitted at any time.

Foundation for Seacoast Health
Eligibility: To be eligible for award consideration, applicants must have been and continue to be a resident of one (or more) of the following communities: Portsmouth, North Hampton, Greenland, Rye, Newington, New Castle, New Hampshire; or, Kittery, Eliot, or York, Maine for a minimum of two (2) years (January 2008-Present) prior to the 2010-2011 Scholarship Program. Applicants must be pursuing a health-related field of study as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited institution of learning. Greatest consideration will be given to academic achievement as exemplified by class rank, GPA, and test scores; also considered are course difficulty, work shortage areas of need in Seacoast, job experience, community service, evidence of dedication to chosen field of study, and financial need..
Majors: Health-related field of study.
Deadline: February 1, 2010

College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

Whittemore School of Business and Economics

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must satisfy all of the following prerequisites: be a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time master’s level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited college or university in the United States for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011; have completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting; maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder); presently not a CPA; be an AICPA student affiliate member (or have recently submitted a new member application).
Major: Accounting, Finance or Information Systems
Deadline: April 1, 2010 (postmarked)

Thompson School of Applied Science

Graduate School

New Hampshire Rehabilitation Association (NHRA)
Eligibility: Qualified persons are either current NHRA members; or New Hampshire residents working in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life for people with mental or physical disabilities; or individuals employed in New Hampshire who work in the field of rehabilitation as described above.
Deadline: December 1, 2009

Humane Studies Fellowships
Eligibility: The Institute for Human Studies (IHS) considers applications from those who will be full-time graduate students, including law and journalism students, or undergraduate juniors or seniors during the 2010-2011 academic year and who have clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society.
Deadline: December 31, 2009

Film & Fiction Scholarships
Eligibility: Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded by the Institute for Human Studies (HIS) to students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and who share an appreciation for the potential and promise of a free society. During the past ten years, IHS has awarded more than $270,000 in scholarships. The scholarship can be used towards tuition and expenses.
Major: Open to students pursuing an MFA full-time in the 2010-2011 school year.
Deadline: January 15, 2010

Health Professions Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident or work at least 15 hours per week on a regular basis in one of the following twenty-five towns in Massachusetts: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, or Westborough.
Majors: Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing or formal medical or clinical program at an accredited institution (see application for specific degree programs).
Deadline: There is no deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received and may be submitted at any time.

Switzer Fellowships
Eligibility: An applicant for a Switzer Environmental Fellowship must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate institution in California or New England, have strong academic qualifications, and have academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement, regardless of the major or program in which they are enrolled.
Deadline: February 1, 2010

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must satisfy all of the following prerequisites: be a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time master’s level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited college or university in the United States for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011; have completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting; maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder); presently not a CPA; be an AICPA student affiliate member (or have recently submitted a new member application).
Major: Accounting, Finance or Information Systems
Deadline: April 1, 2010 (postmarked)

John L. Carey Scholarship
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must satisfy all of the following prerequisites: have obtained a liberal arts or other non-business related undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program; did not earn more than 12 credits in accounting or business during undergraduate program; have been accepted into, or in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP. The program will allow the student to sit for the CPA Examination (students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship); intend to pursue a CPA certificate; be a full-time graduate student(9 semester hours or equivalent) for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder).
Major: Accounting
Deadline: April 1, 2010 (postmarked)

Foundation for Seacoast Health
Eligibility: To be eligible for award consideration, applicants must have been and continue to be a resident of one (or more) of the following communities: Portsmouth, North Hampton, Greenland, Rye, Newington, New Castle, New Hampshire; or, Kittery, Eliot, or York, Maine for a minimum of two (2) years (January 2008-Present) prior to the 2010-2011 Scholarship Program. Applicants must be pursuing a health-related field of study as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited institution of learning. Greatest consideration will be given to academic achievement as exemplified by class rank, GPA, and test scores; also considered are course difficulty, work shortage areas of need in Seacoast, job experience, community service, evidence of dedication to chosen field of study, and financial need..
Majors: Health-related field of study.
Deadline: February 1, 2010

General Scholarships

Campus Discovery Scholarship
Eligibility: Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are enrolled at (or recently graduated from) any 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States.
Major: N/A
Deadline: January 31, 2010

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Eligibility: All graduating students from accredited colleges in the U.S. are invited to apply. Awards will be based on the quality of your proposal, your academic record, and other personal achievements.
Major: N/A
Deadline: February 15, 2010

Humane Studies Fellowships
Eligibility: The Institute for Human Studies (IHS) considers applications from those who will be full-time graduate students, including law and journalism students, or undergraduate juniors or seniors during the 2010-2011 academic year and who have clearly demonstrated research interest in the intellectual and institutional foundations of a free society.
Deadline: December 31, 2009

MENSA Scholarship Essay Contest
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited American institute of post-secondary education, and be a resident of the area of a participating local group
Deadline: January 15, 2010 (postmarked)

BigSun Scholarship
Eligibility: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Deadline: June 24, 2010

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program (UNH participates); enrolled by September 2010; a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
Deadline: March 31, 2010

Military Scholarships

United States Air Force Scholarship
Eligibility: Students attending medical school.
Major: N/A
Deadline: N/A

Regional Scholarships

Health Professions Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident or work at least 15 hours per week on a regular basis in one of the following twenty-five towns in Massachusetts: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, or Westborough.
Majors: Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing or formal medical or clinical program at an accredited institution (see application for specific degree programs).
Deadline: There is no deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received and may be submitted at any time.

Foundation for Seacoast Health
Eligibility: To be eligible for award consideration, applicants must have been and continue to be a resident of one (or more) of the following communities: Portsmouth, North Hampton, Greenland, Rye, Newington, New Castle, New Hampshire; or, Kittery, Eliot, or York, Maine for a minimum of two (2) years (January 2008-Present) prior to the 2010-2011 Scholarship Program. Applicants must be pursuing a health-related field of study as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited institution of learning. Greatest consideration will be given to academic achievement as exemplified by class rank, GPA, and test scores; also considered are course difficulty, work shortage areas of need in Seacoast, job experience, community service, evidence of dedication to chosen field of study, and financial need..
Majors: Health-related field of study.
Deadline: February 1, 2010

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

Scholarships for Women

Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students

Scholarships for Minorities

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/General College Scholarships
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rice, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2010-2011 academic year; must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be pursing first undergraduate or graduate degree.
Deadline: December 15, 2009

Scholarships for High School Students

BigSun Scholarship
Eligibility: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Deadline: June 24, 2010

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program (UNH participates); enrolled by September 2010; a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
Deadline: March 31, 2010

 

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