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Deadline: Rolling

For students of any age who are pursuing short-term vocational or technical studies in fields such as automotive technology, plumbing, heating, construction, advanced manufacturing, computer repair, licensed nursing assistant, etc.

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 commitment to their educational program both financially and otherwise.

Medallion Fund Scholarship
Students applying for a Medallion Fund Scholarship should complete the PDF application below and not apply through Scholarship Source. 

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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. 

Deadlines
For students under the age of 24 who have completed high school or earned a GED and are enrolling in a two-year or other short-term training program, there is one deadline: Monday, June 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern.

For students over the age of 24; or for students who are younger than 24 and married, have a child, have served in the military or are emancipated, there are three deadlines: Wednesday, May 15, 2019; Thursday, August 15, 2019; Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern.

NOTE:  If you are attending one of New Hampshire’s Community Colleges, you should also apply for scholarship aid through the Community College System’s award portal.”

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.

Preference is given to students who have previously received funding and successfully completed prior educational work or for students entering high-demand professions, including but not limited to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields: computer science, advanced manufacturing, clinical health care, engineering, engineering technology, graphic design (CAD), etc. 

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 the expected 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.

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Deadlines
For students under the age of 24 enrolling in a four-year degree program:

• Friday, April 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern

For students over the age of 24; or for students who are younger than 24 and married, have a child, have served in the military or are emancipated, there are three deadlines: Wednesday, May 15, 2019; Thursday, August 15, 2019; Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern.

Scholarship applications for the 2020 – 20201 academic year will be available after February 1, 2020. Application deadlines will be posted in January 2020.

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 the expected 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 five applications received. Each year, approximately $3 million is disbursed with each award ranging from $250 to $7,500. The average award is $4,600.

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Deadline
For students of any age enrolling in a master’s, Ph.D. or other advanced degree programs, including MD, DD or JD, there is one deadline: Friday, April 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern.

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 the expected 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
The Foundation funds very few students pursuing graduate studies. Our priority is to fund undergraduate education, so this program is very competitive. We do, however, have  funding for students who plan to enroll in medical school.

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Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2019

Many of our scholarships are renewable for each year that a student is in school. After you receive a letter notifying you that your scholarship award is renewable please submit renewal materials before Friday, March 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm Eastern.

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Read our suggested resources for financial aid outside of the Foundation that you can take advantage of to help finance your post-secondary education.