Your education is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. At Great Bay Community College, we’re committed to helping you reach your goals by keeping costs affordable and providing financial support every step of the way.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are a great way to lower your expenses and bring your goals within reach. They can help cover tuition, books, or other educational costs… and best of all, they don’t have to be repaid.
Through The Foundation for NH Community Colleges and other organizations, there are a number of scholarship options to make your college journey more affordable and resources to support you through the application process.
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges partners with Great Bay Community College to offer scholarships to students pursuing a certificate or associate degree. With just one application, you’ll be considered for dozens of opportunities.
Last year, the Foundation awarded over 1,300 scholarships totaling $850,000 to community college students across New Hampshire. At Great Bay, students who receive scholarships typically earn awards averaging around $600.
Through the Foundation, you can:
- Explore available scholarships
- Check important deadlines
- Get tips for writing strong essays
- Browse frequently asked questions
- Start your application right away
Helpful Tips:
- Enroll in classes before starting your scholarship application.
- Use your EasyLogin credentials to apply on AwardSpring.
- After you apply, check your AwardSpring dashboard to see if additional materials (like essays or references) are needed.
- Scholarship committees usually review applications and notify recipients within 2-3 weeks of the deadline.
- You can apply twice each year – before the Fall and Spring semesters.
Questions? Contact Lisa Clark.
Beyond the Foundation, many other scholarships and programs are available to help NH students lower their college costs. Here are some great options to explore:
- New Hampshire Charitable Foundation– The state’s largest source of publicly available scholarships. Awards range from $100 to $3,500 depending on financial need. Rolling deadlines mean you can apply at different times throughout the year.
- Granite Edvance– Offers scholarships to both new and returning undergraduate students from NH.
- Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation– Provides awards specifically for residents of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
- CCSNH Tuition & Waiver Programs– Special tuition assistance programs and waivers to NH residents that can reduce or even cover the cost of classes.
- NHADA Foundation– Designed for students pursuing automotive programs, this foundation offers scholarships to help you get started in a high-demand career field.
- CCSNH Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance– Financial support for students working toward Early Childhood Education certificates or degrees.
- The Yarnold Scholarship provides financial assistance to NH residents pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, nursing and social work.
In addition to New Hampshire-based organizations, there are national organizations that invest in students like you. These programs can be a great way to add extra support.
- Bring Back the Trades, Inc.- Awards monthly scholarships to students training for careers in the skilled trades– a great fit if you’re pursuing a hands-on career.
- TechForce Foundation– Offers $4 million each year in scholarships and grants for technical education, including some specifically for students in New England. This is one of the largest sources of support for trade and technical programs.
If you are a veteran, active service member, or a dependent, you may qualify for education benefits that can significantly reduce or even cover your college costs.
- Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapters 30, 1606, 1607)– Help pay tuition, housing, and other education-related expenses. Apply.
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)– Provides training and support for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Apply.
- Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)– Helps children and spouses of eligible veterans cover the cost of education. Apply.
- Transfer of Entitlement for Post-9/11 (Chapter 33)– Allows service members to transfer unused GI Bill® benefits to their spouse or children. Apply.
Tip: Each program has different eligibility requirements, so check early to find the best fit for you.
Paying for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, and other forms of aid, there are many ways to make your education affordable. Take advantage of these resources- your future is worth it!
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