UNH Merit Scholarships (First-Year and Transfer)

• First-year: $1,000 to $20,000 per year; potential four-year value $4,000 to $80,000; renewable for up to four years (8 consecutive semesters)
• Transfer: $1,000 to $12,000 per year; potential three-year value $3,000 to $36,000; renewable for up to three years (6 consecutive semesters)
• Disciplinary action reduces the award by $500 in the following semester

• First-year applicants applying for fall by November 15 receive priority consideration for the full range of merit scholarships including Hamel Scholars, Paul Scholars, CEPS Industry Scholars and Lonza Scholars
• Applications after November 15 are considered as funding remains available
• Transfer applicants must apply by the semester deadlines (fall April 1, spring October 15)

1. Submit the Common Application and application fee by the admission deadline.
2. Send transcripts and the other admission materials; all applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships.
3. Receive the award with the admission offer.

• Common Application
• High school or college transcripts
• Letter of recommendation

Academic achievement in the classroom is the most critical factor; recipients are selected by Undergraduate Admissions during the standard admissions review.