$500 Scholarship Opportunity The winners for the NH Scholars iamcollegebound scholarship contest have been announced. Congratulations to our winners. Thank you to The NHHEAF Network www.iamcollegebound.org campaign for sponsoring this opportunity. Thanks to everyone who applied. Winners are: Katelyn Ranfos (Bedford), Kimberly Allen (Belmont), Shannon O'Neil (Berlin), Jennifer Hodge (ConVal), Alexandra Remick (Gilford), Daniel Fogarty (Hillsboro Deering), Andrew Knighton (Lisbon Regional), Chelsea Tremblay (Manchester Memorial), Alyssa Cassella (Nashua North), Brittany Barton (Nashua South), Stephanie Brady (Newmarket), Jazzmine Perez (Newport),Meghan Taing (Pelham), Charles DeBenedetto (Raymond), Jenna Gowell(Souhegan), Mackenzie Kraines (Spaulding), Kelsie Schanlaber (White Mountains), Jennica Martin (Wilton Lyndeborough), and Felicia Demers (Winnisquam).
NH Scholars on WGIR Radio Check out the podcast broadcast on 610 AM. Jennifer Wells interviews Scott Power regarding the success of the project. Click on the icon to listen to the podcast. And click here to read the article in the Union Leader Sunday News called "Scholarly Rewards".
Did You Know? The 2,000 seniors in last year's class of NH Scholars graduated with an average GPA of 3.33 on a 4.0 scale. This while taking the most challenging courses at their high school.
NH Scholars Hits 55 High Schools The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative builds the capacity of school districts to enhance personalized learning, individualized progress and encourages students to take more rigorous course work. This happens through various strategies, but most specifically by strengthening school/community partnerships. All students will graduate better prepared for college and career by exceeding high school graduation requirements and understanding the growing importance to attain high level skills.
The State Scholars Initiative continues to build momentum in the state. What started as six pilot school districts in 2007, has grown to fifty-four (54). The Haverhill (SAU 23), Monadnock (SAU 93), Groveton (SAU 58), Epping (SAU 14) and Bedford (SAU 25) School Districts become the most recent high schools to join. We have added 49 districts since 2009, with more schools joining this spring. Salem, ConVal, Souhegan, Winnacunnet, Londonderry, Lisbon and Profile are the other most recent high schools to join the initiative. Click for press release
To become a NH Scholar school, contact Scott Power
Many Colleges Offering Incentives In 2010, 87% of all graduating New Hampshire Scholars seniors immediately enrolled in postsecondary education. Only 52% however, attended college in-state. While this matches the state average, many colleges and universities would like to recognize NH Scholars students for challenging themselves by providing application fee waivers. We encourage students to use these fee waivers responsibly, thus researching the college to ensure proper fit. As always, students should be applying to colleges that are a good fit - not solely because it's free. Click here for flyer
Colleges Offer Merit Aid to New Hampshire Scholars As evidence of higher education's commitment to the NH Scholars program, several NHCUC-member institutions will award merit-based aid to verified graduates of the New Hampshire Scholars Program who are accepted and enroll full-time. Students should contact admission and financial aid offices at colleges they have applied to for details. * UNH Manchester: $1,000 merit-based grant (click for app) * New England College: at least $12,000 merit-based grant * Community College campuses: $500 merit-based grant (guidance should contact CCSNH admission offices for availability)
Bean Foundation Supports State Scholars in Manchester Manchester high schools team up with area colleges to better prepare students for higher education. Manchester School Superintendent Tom Brennan says, "This project will increase access to college planning and college readiness programs for students in the Manchester School District." This unique higher education partnership engages the three public high schools (Central, Memorial and West) and Manchester-area colleges including Southern NH University, Saint Anselm College, Manchester Community College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, NH Institute of Art and UNH-Manchester.
School-Business Partnerships Growing Partnerships between businesses and schools are growing in numbers and importance, often determining the success of schools and the health of the community. Nationwide, there are an estimated 400,000 partnerships involving more than 7 million volunteers in our nation's schools. The effort to establish high standards and work ready skills continues to be a priority of the business and education community. Today's education that results in student success, inside and outside the classroom, does not occur by accident. It happens through planning by everyone to develop shared visions and strategies to carry the collaboration.
NH Scholars has more than 300 business and community leaders volunteering in our schools. But our schools need more support. If you are interested in sharing your time and expertise, please visit http://www.nhscholars.org/Champions/SignUp.cfm to sign up. When business leaders reinforce this message, students listen.
Business volunteers help students understand the career options and monetary benefits of taking rigorous courses. 70% of the 30 fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond high school. 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate's degree.
Total college-level job openings between 1990-2008 nearly equaled the number of college educated entrants to the workforce.
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) is proud to partner with the New Hampshire Forum on the Future (NHFOF) and the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) to administer the New Hampshire Scholars Program. This Program encourages students to take a rigorous curriculum to prepare them for a future that will demand strong and flexible thinking skills - whether they decide to start their careers after they graduate or continue their education beyond high school. For those who are thinking about going to college, solid preparation is essential.
Keeping it Real
Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show that
80% of the top 50 fastest-growing jobs will require education beyond high
school and that 40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate's
degree.
Community Involvement
Get involved in your community! Join with New Hampshire scholars and bring the Initiative to your school district. Opportunities for parents, educators, and businesses.
WMUR-TV 9 News NH Scholars Honored at May 25, 2011 Statehouse Ceremony
Photos from the 2011 Statehouse Ceremony are now on flickr Do You Believe in Me? Watch this motivational 3rd grader address a crowd of 20,000 Dallas teachers. Amazing! Outreach Programs for 2012 Reinforce the State Scholars message with these programs. The NH Journal of Education Check out the article in the spring edition highlighting the momentum of New Hampshire Scholars. Tough Choices or Tough Times Check out the new report on the skills of the American workforce. Click MORE for the PDF version. Why Physics? Many people ask why physics is part of the State Scholars Core Course of Study: is it really that important to postgraduate success in college, work, and life?
Local Resources New Hampshire aims to work collaboratively providing students and families with valuable college access and career readiness tools.
New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) to administer the New Hampshire Scholars Program. This Program encourages students to take a rigorous curriculum to prepare them for a future that will demand strong and flexible thinking skills - whether they decide to start their careers after they graduate or continue their education beyond high school. For those who are thinking about going to college, solid preparation is essential.
