Scholarships

Thanks to our many generous donors, The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges can offer financial assistance to students pursuing a certificate or associate degree at any of NH’s community colleges.

Applying for Scholarships

A limited number of Summer 2024 scholarships will be available beginning April 1. The Fall application cycle opens on July 1. Deadlines vary by college. 

Students must enroll in classes before completing the application.

Award notifications will be sent to your CCSNH email. Your college’s Scholarship Committee generally reviews applications and selects recipients within 2-3 weeks of the application deadline.

Students must submit an application each semester to be considered for support.

Everyone should apply for scholarships, regardless of:

  • GPA
  • Full-time or part-time status
  • Financial aid package
  • Number of credits taking or earned 

Types of scholarships available:

  • Financial need-based
  • Merit-based
  • Major specific
  • Degree specific

Let’s get started! Click the link below to complete the general scholarship application and AwardSpring will connect you to eligible scholarship opportunities.  Be sure to check your AwardSpring dashboard to see if additional information is required (e.g., short essay, reference, etc.).

 

Are you new to AwardSpring? This guide will walk you through the process of applying for scholarships managed by The Foundation.

2023-24 Academic Year

790 scholarships awarded totaling $532,900

Our Students

"I was very pleased to learn I was selected as a scholarship recipient. I am an older, 32-year-old, nontraditional student and am going back to school after over a decade to change careers. I am working towards an associate degree in Automobile Technology and becoming a fully certified Ford automotive technician...this scholarship will significantly decrease my financial burden, allow me to focus on my studies, and improve the quality of my life. I am now even more motivated to do as well as possible in school and training."
Tyler B.
"Thank you very much for this opportunity to further my education with the generous support from the Quentin C. Walsh Memorial and Lombard scholarship funds. I am very grateful and honored and plan to use these resources to further my life skills and future career. As someone who does not have many resources, you are helping me build my life and future into something I can be proud of and extremely enthusiastic about."
Cailin Z.

Additional Resources

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the state’s largest provider of publicly available scholarships. It has a rolling deadline for students enrolled in an associate degree, certificate, or professional licensure program. Awards range from $100 to $3,500 depending on financial need. Applicants will be notified of the results within six weeks after submission.

 

The 2024 Granite Edvance Scholarship is offering over $500,000 in scholarships for New Hampshire residents attending two-year and certificate trade programs. Awards range from $1,000 – $5,000. The application is open through May 31, 2024. Winners will be announced in July.

 

The Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region residents. Their deadline is April 1, 2024.

 

We encourage you to check with your financial aid office for additional scholarship opportunities. Some colleges award scholarships outside of AwardSpring.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Clark

Lisa Clark
Development Coordinator
603.230.3529
lclark@ccsnh.edu