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The David Ellsworth Davis New Hampshire Scholarship Fund recognizes a student whose families have resided in New Hampshire for at least three generations. For the purposes of this award, three generations refers to the student, his or her mother and/or father, and any one of the student's maternal or paternal grandparents having been raised in or lived in New Hampshire for a majority of their lives. Students can submit a nomination for themselves or be nominated by a UNH faculty or staff member. Incoming admitted freshman students may also submit a nomination for this scholarship. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNH Durham - Financial Aid Office for more information.

This scholarship was established at UNH through the generosity of Vincent F. Luti '52 of Westport, Massachusetts. The scholarship is named in memory of his parents, Angelica Rose Basso, the daughter of Italian immigrants, and Vincent (Vincenzo) Luti a native of Tuscany, Italy. Through intelligence and hard work, they created lives rich in values for themselves and their son, Vincent Francis Luti, the donor. The fund was established in deep gratitude to his parents for the care in his upbringing, the support of his interest in music and the arts, and the development of his intellectual humanism through a BA in music and art within a broad humanistic base of studies at UNH. The purpose of this scholarship is that their memory and values live on in helping students achieve their educational goals. Students who are studying a major in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are selected by Financial Aid. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNH Durham - Financial Aid Office for more information.

The Mountains to the Sea Scholarship is open to students who meet the admission criteria and are residents of New Hampshire or Vermont. Students must apply for financial aid and attend full-time to receive this scholarship. Students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree are not eligible for this award. Students who are receiving E-tuition are not eligible for this award. This award cannot be combined with other Merit Scholarships. Students from VT and NH can only receive one non-need-based scholarship from USM. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund makes college more accessible by removing financial barriers. The scholarship will be awarded to permanent residents of New England states, with financial need, who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic and leadership qualities. Applicants must be an entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be pursuing a bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate's degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master's degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs. Applicants should be enrolled in a demanding course of study and demonstrate skilled writing. High school applicants are welcome to apply using the Early Response deadline of April 3, 2025. Applicants must submit the contact information for at least one recommender. High school applicants must add a school counselor as their required recommender. They may add up to three other recommenders. Recommenders should not be relatives or personal friends. College applicants may add a college professor, high school teacher, or another community contact as their required recommender. They may add up to three other recommenders. Recommenders should not be relatives or personal friends. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited landscape or horticulture program or related discipline. They must be enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have senior standing in a two-year curriculum (having completed the first year), junior standing in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years), or a graduate student standing. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25, and graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to an applicant who plans to work in any aspect of the nursery industry following graduation, including the desire to own one's own business. Preference will also be given to an applicant in financial need. Previous Timothy Bigelow Scholarship award winners are not eligible for additional funding. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Recommendations may come from a student advisor, instructor, employer, or business associate and must be submitted directly from the recommender to HRI. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.

The Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans, first established by the Legislature in 1943, provides support to children of New Hampshire service members who died on active duty or of service-connected disabilities to attend New Hampshire public colleges and universities. The funds are to be used for room, board, books, and supplies at New Hampshire public colleges and universities. Since 1981, the Legislature has also allowed qualified children of fallen veterans to receive free tuition through the University System of New Hampshire and Community College System of New Hampshire. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Fox Pest Control believes in investing in future leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in their communities. That's why they created the Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship to support students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to their communities, and a passion for growth. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be current college students currently enrolled in a four-year or two-year program, taking a minimum of twelve credit hours; or students have been accepted to a four-year or two-year program for the Spring 2026 semester. All students must submit a Spring 2026 class schedule upon request. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.