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Resources for Families
Resources from the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance provide guidance for families in helping students prepare for college and careers. You’ll find our own guidebooks to help plan for college, workforce, or military service. We’ve also collected resources on getting academic support, navigating college choices, and finding scholarships.
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The U.S. Reserve
The Reserves are part of the active-duty military branches, and they’re meant to supply additional help during times of conflict or declared war. Find out more about the Air Reserve, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Navy Reserve.
The National Guard
The National Guard is a part of the U.S. military that serves both inside the U.S. and overseas during emergencies and missions. It has two branches: the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard. Visit this site to learn more about the Air National Guard, or check out this site for more about the Army National Guard.
Enlisting in the Military
The U.S. States Military has six branches you can enlist in: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and Space Force. Visit this site to learn more about the branches and how you can enlist.
Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges provides greater access to financial assistance for scholarships, program development, and facility improvement across the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH). They offer a portal for students to peruse and apply for scholarships from all seven colleges more easily. Visit the scholarship portal. For assistance, use this guide to apply for scholarships.
GEAR UP NH Scholarship Application
Students who are part of the GEAR UP New Hampshire program may be eligible for a federally funded GEAR UP Scholarship. Scholarships average $7,000 per student. In order to be eligible, you must have received GEAR UP services under the 2016–2023 grant. You must also be enrolled to attend a New Hampshire college or university.
Study New Hampshire
Study New Hampshire is a vital resource for students looking for the best places to attend college. It offers information on New Hampshire college and university options, academic and athletic programs, tuition assistance, and more. Visit Study New Hampshire.
GEAR UP Navigate Book
A guide for juniors and seniors as they navigate their next steps after high school graduation. Information covers applying to a four-year, two-year, or technical school; accessing financial aid; and entering the workforce or military service. Read the Navigate Book.
GEAR UP Compass Book
A guide for middle school students as they look toward high school in the Manchester School District. Read the Compass Book.
GEAR UP NH Manual de becas
Un manual detallado con información sobre la beca GEAR UP New Hampshire, incluida la elegibilidad, cómo solicitarla y más. La beca está disponible para los estudiantes de GEAR UP New Hampshire en las próximas clases de graduación de la escuela secundaria. GEAR UP NH Manual de becas.
GEAR UP Scholarship Manual
A detailed manual with information about the GEAR UP New Hampshire Scholarship, including eligibility, how to apply, and more. The scholarship is available to GEAR UP New Hampshire students in upcoming graduating high school classes. Read the Gear Up Scholarship manual.
Fastweb
Fastweb is a national database of college scholarships. It is designed to simplify the scholarship search by helping students find millions of scholarships, grants, internships, and financial aid opportunities. Students can sign up for free. Search the scholarship database.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to access college. It provides support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholars, and alumni as possible. Visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation manages more than 2,000 philanthropic funds created by generous individuals, families, and businesses. The Foundation awards more than $50 million in grants and scholarships every year, including college scholarships. Visit the NH Charitable Foundation.
Scholarships.com
An online database that lets students browse scholarships by state, cost, major, and other categories. Students complete a profile to get matched with relevant scholarships. Browse the scholarship database.
Best NH Scholarships
Up-to-date information on college scholarships specifically for New Hampshire students. Get info on Scholarships for NH students.
New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance Newsletter
Scholly
A hub for students to search and apply for college scholarships. Students complete a profile to get matched with scholarships based on their accomplishments, interests, and unique traits. Search and apply for scholarships.
Naviance by PowerSchool
An online platform that helps students reach their goals by developing skills critical for college, career, and life. Visit Naviance.
New Hampshire Scholars
A community-based program that encourages students to take a more rigorous core course of study in high school. Coursework is designed to support transition to the college or vocational training necessary to enter today’s job market. Visit New Hampshire Scholars.