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Selection criteria
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. Highest priority is given to students with the fewest financial resources.

Determining financial need
Candidates are required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) that is the result of filling out the Free Federal Form (FAFSA), which determines what a particular family can reasonably afford for education or theexpected family contribution. In addition, finalists will be asked to supply a copy of the financial aid package offered by the institution to be attended.

Award availability
This is a competitive program. Typically, one award is made for every four applications received. Each year, approximately $3,000,000 is disbursed with each award ranging from $250 to $10,000. The average award is $4,600.

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As of February 1, 2016  all of the Foundation’s scholarship programs (with the exception of The Medallion Fund) are managed through a single, online application.

This application covers all scholarship funds managed by the Foundation, including:

George N. Cate Scholarship Fund Program
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program
Mary Felicia Falzarano Scholarship
Walter M. and Eleanor D. Furlow Scholarship
Frank and Olive Gilman Foundation Scholarship
Monsignor Philip Kenney Scholarship
Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship
Seacoast Scholars Program
Carl T. Witherell Technical Student Awards
Doris L. Benz Trust Scholarship
Nottingham Women’s Club Scholarship

Please note: The Foundation no longer administers the Fisher Cats Foundation Scholar-Athlete Scholarship. Please visit the Fisher Cats’ website to learn more about the scholarship and how to apply.

As of April 2016, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation no longer administers the Festival of Trees Scholarship. Please call the Urban Forestry Center at 603-431-6774 to obtain an application or to learn more.  

Selection criteria
Academic excellence is not a factor in selecting candidates for awards; however, we do expect students to demonstrate reasonable achievement and a commitment to their chosen field of study.

Determining financial need
Candidates are required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) that is the result of filling out the Free Federal Form (FAFSA), which determines what a particular family can reasonably afford for education or theexpected family contribution. In addition, finalists will be asked to supply a copy of the financial aid package offered by the institution to be attended.

Award decisions
Awards will range from $100 to $3,500 depending on financial need.

Apply now

As of February 1, 2016  all of the Foundation’s scholarship programs (with the exception of The Medallion Fund) are managed through a single, online application.

This application covers all scholarship funds managed by the Foundation, including:

George N. Cate Scholarship Fund Program
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program
Mary Felicia Falzarano Scholarship
Walter M. and Eleanor D. Furlow Scholarship
Frank and Olive Gilman Foundation Scholarship
Monsignor Philip Kenney Scholarship
Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship
Seacoast Scholars Program
Carl T. Witherell Technical Student Awards
Doris L. Benz Trust Scholarship
Nottingham Women’s Club Scholarship

Please note: The Foundation no longer administers the Fisher Cats Foundation Scholar-Athlete Scholarship. Please visit the Fisher Cats’ website to learn more about the scholarship and how to apply.

As of April 2016, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation no longer administers the Festival of Trees Scholarship. Please call the Urban Forestry Center at 603-431-6774 to obtain an application or to learn more.  

Selection criteria
Preference for funding is given in the following order to: (1) students who have previously received funding through this program and have successfully completed prior educational work; (2) students with the least amount of higher education or training, but who are poised to take advantage of an educational opportunity; and (3) students who are single parents. Funding for graduate study is not available through this program.

Award availability
Awards typically range from $100 to $500 per application period, depending on the cost of individual educational program. The maximum award over three terms is $1,500. Occasionally, a larger award may be made to meet an extraordinary circumstance.

Apply now

As of February 1, 2016  all of the Foundation’s scholarship programs (with the exception of The Medallion Fund) are managed through a single, online application.

This application covers all scholarship funds managed by the Foundation, including:

George N. Cate Scholarship Fund Program
Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program
Mary Felicia Falzarano Scholarship
Walter M. and Eleanor D. Furlow Scholarship
Frank and Olive Gilman Foundation Scholarship
Monsignor Philip Kenney Scholarship
Bill and Esther Levy Scholarship
Seacoast Scholars Program
Carl T. Witherell Technical Student Awards
Doris L. Benz Trust Scholarship
Nottingham Women’s Club Scholarship

Please note: The Foundation no longer administers the Fisher Cats Foundation Scholar-Athlete Scholarship. Please visit the Fisher Cats’ website to learn more about the scholarship and how to apply.

As of April 2016, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation no longer administers the Festival of Trees Scholarship. Please call the Urban Forestry Center at 603-431-6774 to obtain an application or to learn more.  

Selection criteria
Students must be motivated and demonstrate potential for success in their chosen field. Other factors used to evaluate candidates will include: involvement in school and community life, voluntary service, exceptional commitment to an activity or endeavor, and financial need. However, first preference in choosing recipients is given to those students who are residents of Wilton and have attended a local public or private high school.

Award availability
In 2016, it is anticipated that approximately $45,000 will be available for a limited number of awards. It is the intention of the fund to make few awards of significant size rather than many smaller awards.

Award decisions
A small number of finalists may be invited for a face-to-face interview in Wilton, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2016. Candidates must reserve this date. No other date will be scheduled for interviews. Final award decisions are made in April.

Special requirement
This application requires two letters of recommendation and finalists must provide financial aid packages from the school they are considering attending.

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Selection criteria
Students interested in applying should meet the following criteria:

• Show the greatest potential for successfully completing their post-secondary education and whose financial situation might otherwise prevent them from doing so;
• Be enrolled or accepted into a two-year or four-year post-secondary degree or advanced certificate institution; and,
• Plan to pursue early childhood studies or have identified an area of study in a field that holds strong potential for economic and career advancement such as teaching, welding, advanced manufacturing, business, information technology, electronic engineering, etc.
• Demonstrate reasonable academic performance and a commitment to their chosen field of study.

Determining financial need
Candidates are required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) that is the result of filling out the Free Federal Form (FAFSA), which determines what a particular family can reasonably afford for education or theexpected family contribution.

Award availability
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Scholarship Fund is interested in supporting students throughout their academic career up to a four-year Bachelor’s degree. Each award will increase each year of academic completion and can be renewed. There is no set amount for an award.

Students are expected to complete a two-year degree within two consecutive years and a four-year degree within four consecutive years. To remain eligible for continued scholarship funding, students must make sufficient academic progress to complete within the time frame above. Scholarships will generally range from $2,000 to $6,000 per year depending on financial need and will be tied to academic progress.

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Selection criteria
The selection committee gives preference to the following:

• Applicants whose fields are in the traditional manufacturing trade sector such as plumbing, electrical, construction, machining, etc.

• Applicants who have a clear vision for how their education will help them achieve or improve their employment and career goals.

• Applicants who have had little or no other educational or training opportunities.

• Applicants who have made a financial commitment to their educational program both financially and otherwise.

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Students applying for a Medallion Fund Scholarship will use a PDF application and not apply through Scholarship Source.

Students should print out and complete the application and mail it to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation at 37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, ATTN: Student Aid. 

Many of our scholarships are renewable for each year that a student is in school. If you received a letter notifying you that your scholarship award is renewable please complete this form by Saturday, March 5, 2016.

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