UNH Merit Scholarships
Students who are admitted into the Honors College when admitted to UNH receive a UNH Merit Scholarship. Honors College admission does not in itself carry a scholarship, but all students who qualify for the Honors College also qualify for merit scholarships the basis of their high-school achievement. UNH Merit Scholarships are awarded pre-admission, so students who join the Honors College post-admission will not receive these awards.
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Hamel Scholarship
The Hamel Scholars Program provides merit scholarships and special programming for exceptional students from New Hampshire who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Funded through gifts from Dana Hamel, a long-time UNH supporter, the program seeks to help students develop their full potential and become active, engaged leaders in communities throughout the state after graduating from UNH. Most Hamel Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission, with a small number awarded to rising Juniors each year. Eligible Honors College students can apply for the Hamel Scholarship along with other annually awarded scholarships; see below.
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Scholarships Awarded Annually
The Honors College administers several scholarships endowed by generous donors. Qualifying Honors students are invited to apply for these awards each spring. Eligible students (members of the Honors College who are at least in their second year of college) are contacted with application instructions in the Spring semester.
- Martin Levins '54 Endowment
- For out-of-state students
- Class of '33 Endowment
- For NH residents
- Temple Beth Israel Scholarship
- For students of at least sophomore status who are active participants in, or satisfy the membership requirements of, the University Student Organization Hillel. Student must have financial need.
- Holly Peterson Breeden '73 Scholarship Fund
- For College of Liberal Arts students with financial need
- Hamel Scholarship
- For rising Juniors with records of exceptional service, leadership, and academic achievement. Recipients participate in the Hamel Scholars Program. Both in-state and out-of-state students may apply.
- Bill and Becky McGee Endowed Scholarship
- For residents of New Hampshire and Maine
- Edna O. Brown Fund
- For students with outstanding academic achievement
- Cogswell Scholarship
- For students with outstanding academic achievement
- Harry Evans Scholarship
- For students with outstanding academic achievement
- Class of '31 Merit Scholarship
- For students with outstanding academic achievement
- Nathan Thatcher Ulrich Scholarship
- For rising Juniors, based on financial need or merit
Research Awards
Honors Research Awards
Honors students in good standing can apply for a small stipend from the Honors College to support research (including project expenses, travel for conferences, etc.) The Honors Committee will award up to $100/day for up to 5 days of travel, or up to $500 for project expenses, depending on availability of funds and project needs.
To apply, please email honors.college@hwfj-art.com with the following:
- A cover letter explaining the project and your need
- A budget
- Include anticipated expenses as well as other funding sources
The Honors Committee will review applications on a rolling basis.
