The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges administers donor-funded scholarships for students at the state’s seven community colleges. It reports more than 100 funds covering different circumstances: financial need, academic merit, field of study, or residence in a particular town. In the latest academic year reported, it distributed more than $1.2 million. That figure describes the program total, not an individual award or guarantee.
The Foundation encourages applications regardless of major, GPA, financial need, or part-time versus full-time status, but individual funds can still restrict eligibility. Students must be enrolled in classes before submitting the general AwardSpring application. The system matches answers to potential funds and may request additional essays, references, or documents. Checking the dashboard after submission is therefore as important as completing the initial application.
For Spring 2027, deadlines vary by campus: Great Bay and Manchester list December 7, 2026; NHTI, December 20; Lakes Region, Nashua, and River Valley, January 29; and White Mountains, January 31. The Foundation-wide deadline is December 27. Students must apply each semester. Compare your campus deadline with your enrollment calendar and ask for help if AwardSpring shows outstanding requirements.
Before applying, confirm that the cycle and academic program match your circumstances and that the window is still open. Start at the administrator’s link, save the rules, and prepare transcripts, FAFSA information, essays, and recommendations in the requested format. Track the application and reference deadlines separately: some portals close different components on different days. After submitting, monitor email and your dashboard until the file is marked complete. Ask your campus financial-aid office how the award will coordinate with FAFSA, other scholarships, and benefits, and request a written estimate of remaining charges. Do not budget funds that have not been awarded.
Before applying, confirm that the school and program participate, check cycle requirements and dates, keep a copy and submission receipt, and ask how the award coordinates with FAFSA and other benefits. Do not budget funds that have not been awarded.
When comparing options, identify whether the benefit is a scholarship, grant, tuition exemption, or loan: not all aid must be repaid or applies to the same charges. Ask the college for a written estimate after FAFSA and other awards, check renewal and academic-progress rules, and do not accept a loan thinking it is a scholarship.
Read the program profile and the federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Scholarships — The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges.
Scholarship List — The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Each program has its own funding, eligibility, and calendar; confirm the current terms before applying. An open cycle or advertised award does not guarantee funding.
Confirm eligibility, current terms, and application steps with the official source before relying on aid for college costs.
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The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges Scholarships
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges administers donor-funded scholarships for students at the state’s seven community colleges. It reports more than 100 funds covering different circumstances: financial need, academic merit, field of study, or residence in a particular town. In the latest academic year reported, it distributed more than $1.2 million. That figure describes the program total, not an individual award or guarantee.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website ↗
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The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges · Accessed October 13, 2026
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The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges Scholarships ↗
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The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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