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UNH Manchester is committed to providing access to public higher education in the greater Manchester area. As part of that commitment, a series of institutional scholarships are awarded each year. The number of scholarships awarded is based on university funding. In addition to the scholarships listed below, students may also apply for federal financial aid, which includes a variety of grant and loan options, by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form).

Program Scholarships: Program scholarships typically have a separate application that students need to complete if they want to be considered for the awards. Each program selects a recipient based on Program specific criteria.

UNH Manchester Business Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Science Business Program
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Complete application essay

UNH Manchester Computer Information Systems Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Complete application essay

UNH Manchester Communication Arts Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts Communication Program
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Complete application essay

UNH Manchester Engineering Technology

• Admitted to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Click here for application

UNH Manchester English Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts English Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Complete application essay

UNH Manchester History Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts History Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Full time and Part time award

UNH Manchester Humanities Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts Humanities Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher

UNH Manchester Nursing Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Science Nursing Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Applicants must be currently practicing nursing

UNH Manchester Politics and Society Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts Politics and Society Program
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Complete application essay

UNH Manchester Psychology Program Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Arts Psychology Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher

UNH Manchester Sign Language Interpretation Scholarship

• Admitted to Bachelor of Science Sign Language Interpretation Program
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Compete application essay

Merit Based Scholarships: Students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions process. A selection committee awards the scholarship and notification is mailed to the student.

Achiever Scholarship

• Participants of College Opportunity Program in H.S.
• Full-time degree students
• Renewable up to four years
• Must meet admissions deadline

Advantage Scholarship

• Non-traditional students
• Little or no college experience
• Enrolled in College Certificate Program
• Must meet admissions deadline

Excellence Tuition Grant

• Admissions makes recommendation
• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Preference given to non traditional students
• Must meet admissions deadline
• One time award

Gateway Scholarship

• Awarded to students admitted to an associate degree program
• Full time status
• Renewable up to 2 years
• Must meet admissions deadline

Success Scholarship

• Freshman status Top 15% of H.S. class
• Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and full time status
• Must meet admissions deadline

Transfer Scholarship

• Admissions makes the recommendation
• Well rounded academic background 3.2 GPA or higher
• Must meet admissions deadline

Need Based Scholarship: Students who file a FAFSA form are automatically reviewed for need-based scholarships as part of the financial aid process. Students must meet the financial aid priority deadline, March 1, to be considered for need-based institutional funds.

UNH Manchester Tuition Grant

• Based on FAFSA information
• Must meet priority deadline of March 1st
• Award amount varies

Merit and Need Based Scholarships: Students need to file a separate institutional application in addition to the FAFSA form to be considered for these awards. A selection committee selects recipients on an annual basis. Students must reapply each year for consideration.

CTP Grant

• College Transition Program
• Enrolled in one class
• Minimum of sophomore class standing

Enrichment Scholarship

• Award amount varies
• Scholarship Criteria
• Complete FAFSA application prior to March 1st deadline
• Must complete separate application
• Click here for application

Makris Scholarship

• Award amount $1,500
• Scholarship Criteria
• Complete FAFSA application prior to March 1st deadline
• Must complete separate application
• Click here for application