New Hampshire Scholars
The New Hampshire College & University Council
New Hampshire Scholars is a statewide program that encourages students to take a more rigorous Core Course of Study in high school. It is based on a partnership between a community’s local business leaders and its school district. The program offers three distinct pathways for students. The STEM Pathway emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math. The Arts Pathway emphasizes course work in various art classes. The Career Pathway expands traditional learning styles. Nearly every high school in New Hampshire voluntarily participates in the program, and more than 500 business and community leaders participate in a variety of ways including classroom presentations, job shadowing opportunities, internships and mentoring. New Hampshire Scholars is primarily funded through the New Hampshire Department of Education, and generous contributions are also made via corporate sponsors. Over 35,000 high school seniors have graduated as NH Scholars since 2007, including 5,600 in the Class of 2020. The program is facilitated by the New Hampshire College & University Council, a non-profit consortium of 21, public and private institutions of higher education in the state of New Hampshire. These institutions are recognized and highly regarded for their outstanding teaching, research, and community service activities and serve as major centers of activity vital to NH