A website created by GEAR UP Manchester to help educators and students explore career options. Students learn to research career pathways based on their values and interests, including setting and achieving goals. Lesson plans also include guidance on academic planning, financial planning, life and work skills, and more. Visit the website.
Resources for Students
Resources from the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance help our students plan their next steps as they move from school to college and careers. Resources are designed to help you prepare for all of your options after high school. These include the three E’s: education, employment, and enlistment in the armed forces.
You’ll find our own Compass and Navigate guides for middle and high school students, monthly toolkits, and GEAR UP newsletter. We’ve also compiled online resources to help you find academic support, prepare and pay for college, and explore careers.
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SORT BY TOPIC: Careers/Military Service | Paying for College | Preparing for College
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.
Khan Academy
Self-guided tutoring and self-help videos that students can use if they need help on a particular academic topic. Get help from Khan Academy.
ACT Prep
Study guides, flashcards, and practice tests to help students prepare for the ACT college entrance exams. Explore ACT.
SAT Prep
Study guides, strategies, skills, and practice tests to help students prepare for the SAT college entrance exams. Explore SAT prep.
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.
Awato
A personalized career exploration platform to help high school students find their career pathway. All New Hampshire schools in the GEAR UP Alliance will use this platform. Explore Awato.