Deadline: 2-May-22
The Philanthropic Initiative is currently seeking applications for the Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship- New Hampshire that opens the door to post-secondary education opportunities for youth and adults.
This program is designed to help residents from Manchester, New Hampshire attend and graduate from post-secondary institutions, including two-year schools, trade schools, and four-year colleges.
The program serves low-income high school seniors and adults who have a desire to attain a college degree. The program provides financial support, along with mentoring and guidance to help students achieve their dream of attaining a college degree.
Program Components
- Scholarship: The program provides last-dollar scholarships of up to $25,000 per year to the college the student plans to attend. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years provided the student remains in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Scholarship amounts are determined based on the financial aid package and other scholarships the student receives, along with the expectation that awardees will contribute toward the cost of attendance, and graduate from college with about $10,000 in loans (approximately $2,500 in subsidized loans per year).
- Laptop: Each student who is accepted into the program receives a laptop.
- Mentoring: Each student is paired with an adult mentor to provide advice and assistance with navigating the college experience.
- Flexible funds: Additional funds are available to students to support enriching experiences that help students achieve their academic and career goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- High school senior or adult resident of Manchester, New Hampshire, or graduate of a Manchester high school who is applying to attend or currently attending a two-year school, trade school, or four-year college (part-time or full-time) in 2022-2023
- Significant financial need. Priority will be given to applicants with Expected Family Contributions (EFC) of $10,000 or less
- Substantial unmet financial need (at least $5,000) beyond what is being offered in college financial aid and other scholarships, as determined by college financial aid award letter
- Applicants must be US Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens (aka green card holders), or DACA or TPS recipients. All applicants must be eligible to apply for Federal student aid in order to receive a scholarship.
- Ability to articulate how this scholarship will impact the applicant’s life and goals, and a drive to meet these goals through further education.
- Applicants must exhibit good citizenship and a commitment to building and invest in their community.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on financial need, articulation of the impact of scholarship, commitment to community, work ethic, and academics.
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