Program Overview

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University of New Hampshire 4-H Scholarship Program

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) values 4-H experiences and offers a scholarship program for 4-H members.

Eligibility and Award

• Earn a $500 scholarship for each year of active New Hampshire 4-H participation, up to a maximum of $5,000 per year of UNH enrollment ($20,000 total).
• The scholarship is available every year a student is enrolled at UNH (Durham and Manchester campuses).
• Youth are considered to have completed a year of active 4-H participation when they have enrolled in New Hampshire 4-H within a program year (September 1 - August 31) and participated as a 4-H member in New Hampshire during the same program year.

Award Process

• Youth who meet the requirements will automatically be awarded the UNH 4-H Scholarship when they enroll at UNH.
• Youth are encouraged to work with their county 4-H program manager to confirm their record of New Hampshire 4-H membership.
• The scholarship is based on years of active participation in New Hampshire 4-H.

Financial Aid Considerations

• For students who receive need-based financial aid, the UNH 4-H Scholarship award will be part of their institutional financial aid award.
• The UNH 4-H Scholarship award will not be in addition to any need-based or merit-based award they are already receiving from UNH.

University of New Hampshire Extension

The University of New Hampshire Extension offers various programs and resources, including:

4-H

• 4-H members can participate in various activities and projects, including agriculture, gardening, and community service.

Agriculture & Gardens

• Agricultural Business Management
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  • Whole Farm & Succession Planning
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  • Soil Conservation & Water Quality
• Farmer Support Networks
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    • New Farmer School
  • Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN)
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  • Women in Agriculture
• Food Safety
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  • Granite State Gardening Podcast
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  • New Hampshire Master Gardeners
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    • Ordering Free Seeds
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  • Preserving Your Harvest
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  • Food Pantries
  • Schools
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• Programs
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  • A.I.D. (Awareness.Interaction.Direction) Mental Health Awareness Training
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
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  • Master Wellness Volunteers
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • NH Opioid Prevention Project
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  • Walk with Ease
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Natural Resources

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    • Heating Your Home with Wood
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    • Selling Timber for N.H. Woodlot Owners
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      • Women Landowner Summit
      • The Women in the Woods Team
• Wildlife
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• Community Action
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  • Lakes Lay Monitoring Program
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• Conservation & Climate
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  • Saving Special Places

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Colleges & Schools

• Carsey School of Public Policy
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