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💰 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
11
In-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.7 GPA

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.7 GPA. Against tuition of $36,170, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,170 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Tuition & fees
$36,170
−
Largest annual award
$20,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$16,170/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,238), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — no separate application

11 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE TRANSFER ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual scholarship for transfer students who have completed an associate degree with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual scholarship for transfer students enrolled in an associate degree program with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
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Chancellor's Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a weighted GPA between 3.90 and 4.00.
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Dean's Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a weighted GPA between 3.50 and 3.69.
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Director's Scholarship
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a weighted GPA between 3.00 and 3.49.
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Merrimack Valley Transfer Scholarship
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students admitted Fall 2026 & later with a GPA between 3.01 and 3.49.
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MILLYARD TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
An annual scholarship for transfer students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a GPA of 2.70 or higher.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a weighted GPA between 3.70 and 3.89.
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Transfer Distinction Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for transfer students admitted Fall 2026 & later with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.
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Transfer Excellence Scholarship
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A merit scholarship for transfer students admitted Fall 2026 & later with a GPA of 3.80 and above.
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Trustee's Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
A merit scholarship for first-year students with a weighted GPA of 4.01 and above.
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Other scholarships at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

International Student Scholarships
Partial scholarship awards for international undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit.
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The UNH Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
$3,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman who is a direct descendant of a UNH alumnus/a with a history of service to the university.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
2026-02-01

Common questions about University of New Hampshire-Main Campus scholarships

How much merit aid does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus give?

Published awards range $1,000-$20,000/yr. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.7 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

11 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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