The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative continues to build momentum across the state. Having added four new school districts this year, New Hampshire now has ten participating districts. Last spring, six pilot schools graduated 72 seniors who completed the State Scholars core course of study. This June, at those same six pilot schools, 104 seniors were recognized.
Three New Hampshire high schools dramatically increased their totals from last year's graduation ceremonies. Winnisquam Regional High School increased the number of New Hampshire Scholars from 2 to 14; Belmont High School's total rose from 6 to 26; and Kingswood Regional High School increased the total number of State Scholar graduates from 4 to 26. These schools have seen substantial increases in enrollment in chemistry and physics courses, as well as foreign language.
New Hampshire's four new high schools recognized 41 Scholars in their first year bringing the state total to 145. These students were recognized at various senior award nights at the beginning of June.
Click here to read the statewide press release.
 NH Scholars at Stevens High School NH Scholars at Winnisquam Regional HS
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.
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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
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Get involved in your community! Join with New Hampshire scholars and bring the Initiative to your school district. Opportunities for parents, educators, and businesses.

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The work reported herein was supported under
State Scholars Initiative, PR/Award Number V051U050006, as administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult
Education, U.S.
Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the
positions or policies of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education or the U.S. Department
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Reinforce the State Scholars message with these programs.

Check out the article in the spring edition highlighting the momentum of New Hampshire Scholars. 
On March 12th, 2008, over fifty K-12 administrators and business leaders engaged in valuable discussion concerning academic rigor, core courses, project sustain- ability and best practices. Thank you to all who attended.
Check out the new report on the skills of the American workforce. Click MORE for the PDF version.
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? 
New Hampshire aims to work collaboratively providing students and families with valuable college access and career readiness tools.
www.VisitNHcolleges.org Learn all about the colleges and universities in NH www.Intern2CareerNH.org Seach for internships and first career jobs in NH www.nhcuc.org - Programs include College Access Initiative, Latino Initiative, etc www.compactnh.org - Civic engagement on campus including VISTA programs www.nhcf.org - New Hampshire's largest scholarship provider www.nh.gov/postsecondary NH's State Grant Program www.nhcollegeclub.org Center for College Planning www.usnh.edu - Project Mentor, 55% Initiative, Affordable College Effort, etc www.upwardbound.unh.edu Academic Counseling & College/Career Prep www.ets.unh.edu Educational Talent Search
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