Grants & Scholarships

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are awarded on a sliding scale up to $6,195 per year to students with exceptional financial need as demonstrated through the filing of the FAFSA. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and not already have obtained a baccalaureate degree. Student eligibility is determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and grant amounts are determined annually by the U.S. Department of Education and recalculated each academic term for a student's enrollment status based off of actual attended credits.

Students who are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant will have a lifetime limit of twelve full-time semesters or six full years of eligibility. The Lifetime Eligibility Used includes all Federal Pell grant payments received at prior colleges or universities in addition to those received while at SNHU.

You are not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant if you are incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution or are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense.

Southern New Hampshire University is currently participating in the Dual Enrollment experiment authorized by the Department of Education to provide Federal Pell Grant awards only to high school students enrolled in select SNHU undergraduate degree program. Any Pell grant funds received under this experiment apply toward the student's Lifetime Eligibility Used.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants are awarded to students who are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), but meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and:

• Whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
• Who was under the age of 24 years or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.

Eligibility is confirmed through a Department of Defense database match through the filing of the FAFSA. The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the current award year.

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
A student may be eligible to receive the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship if the following terms are met: the student is eligible for Pell Grant and the student must have been less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institute of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. The student becomes eligible if the parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a result of service while performing as a public safety officer or military service person.  Unlike the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, a student is not eligible for this scholarship if the student is not Pell Grant eligible. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is a campus-based federal grant program with awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 per year, depending on the student's program and availability of funds. Grants are awarded to the first selection group of students who demonstrate exceptional financial need through the filing of the FAFSA and who also receive Federal Pell Grants.

State Grants and UNIQUE
State grant funding is received by SNHU from various surrounding states to assist resident students with the cost of education. Students should contact their home state agencies to see if they qualify for state assistance at Southern New Hampshire University. To identify your state education agency to understand available programs, please go to State Financial Aid Programs.

New Hampshire Residents: The state of New Hampshire does not have a state grant program. However, students may qualify for the UNIQUE program. The Unique Scholarship program is comprised of two scholarship programs:

• The UNIQUE Annual Allocation program provides increased equal access and choice for deserving needy New Hampshire residents as demonstrated through the filing of the FAFSA at a participating New Hampshire institution; and
• The UNIQUE Endowment Allocation program that provides qualifying New Hampshire institutions with allocations to restricted endowments for awards to New Hampshire residents.

Eligible New Hampshire students will be automatically notified on their award letter if they qualify, but may learn more about the UNIQUE program at the New Hampshire Treasury.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship - Online & Campus Programs
A 10% tuition reduction scholarship for online programs through SNHU is awarded to students who identify themselves at Phi Theta Kappa members or alumni. Accepted online students would complete a tuition reduction form accessed through MY.SNHU. Campus students will receive the discount upon enrollment.

Finlay Family Scholarship
Established by Southern New Hampshire University alumnus, Robert J. Finlay, this scholarship supports New Hampshire residents enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate School of Business major. Preference will be given to full-time students who display an entrepreneurial spirit and can show financial need.

Hassa Jadvani Memorial Scholarship
This fund supports students enrolled in the Graduate School of Business. Preference will be given to Sikh or Hindu students of Indian descent enrolled in the International Business or Finance curriculum using standard need and academic criteria.

Matthew Stuart Van Kleek
This fund supports students enrolled in the Graduate School of Business.

School of Business Scholarship Fund
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association and the School of Business have raised money to support this scholarship program. It provides scholarships to School of Business undergraduate and graduate students based on need and academic criteria.

Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Created by the Alumni Board of Directors, this scholarship supports students who have completed at least two terms with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients will have demonstrated leadership skills in the SNHU community and be actively engaged in student life.

Dr. Jeanette A. Ritzenthaler Scholarship
The estate of Dr. Jeanette Ritzenthaler made provisions for an endowed scholarship to be awarded to a student from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Students should be enrolled in the Continuing Education or Online undergraduate program. The student must be in his/her junior year (or with junior level credits) pursuing a bachelor's degree, have financial need, be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and provide evidence of leadership through involvement in school and community activities.

Martha Van Hyland Scholarship
This fund was created in memory of Southern New Hampshire University alumna, Martha Van Hyland to support Belknap County residents matriculated in the university's Continuing Education or Online bachelor's degree program. Students must maintain 3.0 GPA or higher and show financial need.

Online and Continuing Education Scholarship
Supports online students who demonstrate financial need. 

The Continuing Education Scholarship
This Scholarship is offered specifically to matriculated SNHU Continuing Education students or SNHU Online students. To be eligible students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, be solely responsible for his/her tuition (employer tuition assistance recipients are not eligible), be currently enrolled and have taken a minimum of fifteen (15) credits at SNHU.

The Elaine I. Routhier Costigan and Ronald J. Costigan Scholarship
This scholarship was created to support continuing education students who have completed no less than half of the necessary credits who show financial need.

Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship, founded by alumni who are veterans of the Vietnam War, supports current students who are veterans, the dependents of veterans, or actively serving in the military. Awards are based on need and academic criteria.

Edward Nassar Veterans Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Edward Nassar, a former student at Southern New Hampshire University, the Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association has created a scholarship fund designed to provide assistance to deserving, needy Southern New Hampshire University students. Preference is given to veterans of the armed forces and/or their dependents. Candidates are required to submit a letter of consideration. A GPA of 2.8 or higher is required, awarded based on financial need and academic standing.

Li Xu Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of SNHU student Li Xu (aka Oscar). This scholarship is awarded to International and U.S. undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate the strong giving and sharing spirit of Li Xu by showing their commitment to the needs of new students. Scholarship applicants should demonstrate interest in helping new students understand the academic culture of the University and social culture of New Hampshire in an effort to assist them in adjusting to the University.

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are awarded on a sliding scale up to $6,195 per year to students with exceptional financial need as demonstrated through the filing of the FAFSA. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and not already have obtained a baccalaureate degree. Student eligibility is determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and grant amounts are determined annually by the U.S. Department of Education and recalculated each academic term for a student's enrollment status based off of actual attended credits.

Students who are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant will have a lifetime limit of twelve full-time semesters or six full years of eligibility. The Lifetime Eligibility Used includes all Federal Pell grant payments received at prior colleges or universities in addition to those received while at SNHU.

You are not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant if you are incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution or are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense.

Southern New Hampshire University is currently participating in the Dual Enrollment experiment authorized by the Department of Education to provide Federal Pell Grant awards only to high school students enrolled in select SNHU undergraduate degree program. Any Pell grant funds received under this experiment apply toward the student's Lifetime Eligibility Used.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants are awarded to students who are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), but meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and:

• Whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
• Who was under the age of 24 years or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.

Eligibility is confirmed through a Department of Defense database match through the filing of the FAFSA. The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the current award year.

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
A student may be eligible to receive the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship if the following terms are met: the student is eligible for Pell Grant and the student must have been less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institute of higher education at the time of his or her parent's or guardian's death. The student becomes eligible if the parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a result of service while performing as a public safety officer or military service person.  Unlike the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, a student is not eligible for this scholarship if the student is not Pell Grant eligible. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG is a campus-based federal grant program with awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 per year, depending on the student's program and availability of funds. Grants are awarded to the first selection group of students who demonstrate exceptional financial need through the filing of the FAFSA and who also receive Federal Pell Grants.

State Grants and UNIQUE
State grant funding is received by SNHU from various surrounding states to assist resident students with the cost of education. Students should contact their home state agencies to see if they qualify for state assistance at Southern New Hampshire University. To identify your state education agency to understand available programs, please go to State Financial Aid Programs.

New Hampshire Residents: The state of New Hampshire does not have a state grant program. However, students may qualify for the UNIQUE program. The Unique Scholarship program is comprised of two scholarship programs:

• The UNIQUE Annual Allocation program provides increased equal access and choice for deserving needy New Hampshire residents as demonstrated through the filing of the FAFSA at a participating New Hampshire institution; and
• The UNIQUE Endowment Allocation program that provides qualifying New Hampshire institutions with allocations to restricted endowments for awards to New Hampshire residents.

Eligible New Hampshire students will be automatically notified on their award letter if they qualify, but may learn more about the UNIQUE program at the New Hampshire Treasury.

SNHU Need Based Grants
Southern New Hampshire University need-based grants are based on financial need demonstrated through the filing of the FAFSA and are available for full-time undergraduate day students.

New Hampshire Governor's Scholarship
The New Hampshire governor's scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance for tuition, fees, and direct costs to eligible high school graduates or recent high school graduates within the state of New Hampshire. Eligibility is limited to first time, full time students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients. Requirements include New Hampshire residency, graduation from a New Hampshire high school or a NH high school equivalency, and cannot be an adjudicated delinquent or convicted or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felonies or any second or subsequent alcohol or drug related offenses. Annual awards are based on students who demonstrate exceptional financial need through the filing of the FAFSA and the availability of funding. Two categories of scholarships include:

• Designated New Hampshire scholars will receive $2,000 per year and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to four years; and
• Non-New Hampshire scholars will receive a $1,000 scholarship and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to renew their scholarship for up to four years.

SNHU offers several types of scholarship programs to full-time undergraduate day students. Students with GPAs of 2.5 and higher may receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships. Most degree-seeking students receive some form of financial assistance.

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New students applying to the undergraduate day program are automatically considered for merit-based, renewable grants and scholarships. No separate application process is required for the scholarships below.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship - Online & Campus Programs
A 10% tuition reduction scholarship for online programs through SNHU is awarded to students who identify themselves at Phi Theta Kappa members or alumni. Accepted online students would complete a tuition reduction form accessed through MY.SNHU. Campus students will receive the discount upon enrollment.

James D. Walter Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of James D. Walter, a longtime professor of Sociology at SNHU. This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students majoring in a liberal arts discipline, with preference given to sociology majors.

John P. Fleming Memorial Scholarship Fund 
Established in memory of John P. Fleming, a former SNHU faculty member, this scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in the programs traditionally identified as Liberal Arts.

Kimon and Anne Zachos Scholarship
Awards will be made to full-time undergraduate day students majoring in a liberal arts discipline. The scholarship will primarily be based on financial need.

School of Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Awards will be made to undergraduate students majoring in the programs traditionally identified as Liberal Arts, who have maintained a GPA of 3.3 or higher, using standard need-based and academic criteria.

The Walter Zimmermann Scholarship Fund
Established by former Southern New Hampshire University faculty, Walter Zimmermann. This scholarship supports students who are enrolled full-time in the University College division with a declared major of Psychology. Students must be of junior or senior status and in good academic standing. Preferences will be given to students who are making positive contributions to the psychology department and have demonstrated financial need.

Hawaux Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship supports students enrolled in the traditional full-time undergraduate day program. It will be awarded to rising seniors in the Sports Management Program with a minimum GPA of 2.7. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Jacqueline Mara Scholarship
Established by former Dean and Trustee emeritus, Dr. Jacqueline Mara, this scholarship supports full-time day graduate students of U.S. citizenship with preference given to those enrolled in traditional business disciplines; based on academic merit and need.

Economics/Finance Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship supports students enrolled in the Economics/Finance or related programs. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Finlay Family Scholarship
Established by Southern New Hampshire University alumnus, Robert J. Finlay, this scholarship supports New Hampshire residents enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate School of Business major. Preference will be given to full-time students who display an entrepreneurial spirit and can show financial need.

Frank & Eleanor Barnes Alumni Scholarship
Established in 1979 in honor of Frank and Eleanor Barnes, former Southern New Hampshire University information technology professors, this scholarship is available to assist students majoring in information technology or accounting/information systems and is based on need and academic criteria.

George Teloian Scholarship
George Teloian, professor emeritus of accounting, has made provisions for an endowment fund in his name. Scholarships are awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in accounting. Awards are based on academic achievement in the accounting major, overall record, excellence in involvement in university life and activities and financial need.

Hassa Jadvani Memorial Scholarship
This fund supports students enrolled in the Graduate School of Business. Preference will be given to Sikh or Hindu students of Indian descent enrolled in the International Business or Finance curriculum using standard need and academic criteria. In a year when there are no deserving needy students majoring in the indicated subject areas, the awards may be presented to other students enrolled in the Graduate School of Business.

Henry W. Bloch Scholarship Fund
This fund was established as a gift to the university by H & R Block founder and Southern New Hampshire University honorary degree recipient, Henry W. Bloch. This scholarship is awarded to full time undergraduate students who are enrolled in their junior or senior year at Southern New Hampshire University, are academically qualified students in a business major and have demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to students who are highly involved in college life and activities.

Matthew Stuart Van Kleeck Memorial Scholarship
This fund supports students enrolled in the Graduate School of Business.

Ronald L. Woodward Memorial Scholarship
The Ronald L. Woodward Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of a former Southern New Hampshire University student and Rochester, N.Y. native by the Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association. Students whose homes are located in Upstate New York shall be given first priority. Preference will be given to students majoring in accounting, accounting/information systems, information technology and business administration, based on need.

School of Business Scholarship Fund
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association and the School of Business have raised money to support this scholarship program. It provides scholarships to School of Business undergraduate and graduate students based on need and academic criteria.

Scott Caswell Memorial Scholarship
After his death in 1987, this fund was created by friends of Scott Caswell to benefit juniors or seniors who are enrolled in computer-related majors. Recipients must be residents of New Hampshire and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Tony Lambert Scholarship Fund
The Tony Lambert Memorial Fund was established by the Lambert family to support retailing and management majors. Awarded to juniors based on need and academic criteria.

William Trueheart Scholarship
Established in honor of former SNHU professor, William Trueheart, this scholarship fund is offered to support information technology majors with financial need. Preference is given to juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or better.

Culinary Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Culinary Arts who show financial need.

Ernest Iamundo/Labatt USA Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Labatt USA in honor of longtime employee, Ernest Iamundo. It supports students studying in a Hospitality program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Preference is given to juniors and seniors in the food and beverage program, or with an interest in pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry.

Hector Boiardi Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Hector Boiardi to provide scholarships to students with financial need who have shown a real interest in culinary studies.

Stephen F. Knapp Scholarship
This scholarship supports students enrolled in the graduate School of Education with a focus in Special Education and demonstrated financial need.

Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Created by the Alumni Board of Directors, this scholarship supports students who have completed at least two terms with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients will have demonstrated leadership skills in the SNHU community and be actively engaged in student life.

Athletics Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund will be offered in the future to support sophomores, juniors, and seniors involved in athletics.

Athletic Scholarship Program
Athletic scholarships are available to outstanding athletes in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's softball, men's baseball, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's tennis, men's & women's golf, field hockey, men's and women's cross-country and women's track & field. Scholarship amounts vary. Go to SNHU Penmen for a complete list of sports offerings and for coaches contact information. For further information, contact the Southern New Hampshire University Athletic Department by calling 603.645.9604.

Dow Scholarship
This fund was established from the Franconia College Endowment to provide scholarships with preference first to students who reside in the towns of Franconia, Sugar Hill Easton, Bethlehem, Littleton, or Lisbon, and second to students who reside in Grafton and Coos Counties.  

Educational Continuum Scholarship
This fund was established by the Southern New Hampshire University Educational Continuum. This scholarship is awarded to qualified students from Manchester and the surrounding area based on financial need and academic merit. 

Findlen-LeBlanc Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students participating in the Study Abroad program who show financial need. Preference will be given to Pell eligible students. This scholarship will be used for study abroad expenses. 

Fisher Family Scholarship
The Fisher family established this scholarship fund to be awarded to students who have shown a commitment to the academic support services of the University. Awards are based on a student's commitment to the improvement of the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to successfully complete their collegiate education as demonstrated by the continuous improvement of their academic performance over several semesters. Priority is given to tutors and mentors who have made contributions to the academic support services at the University and/or to students who have made a commitment to improving their academic performance by using the University's academic support services.

John & Betty Miles Scholarship
The principal requirement for candidates to be eligible for this scholarship will be the inability to afford the total tuition after available financial aid. An additional requirement will be a history of a serious learning attitude and achievement (grades, projects, etc.). Eligible students will be U.S. citizens enrolled in the undergraduate program. Preference of consideration will be given to students who have graduated from a Christian High School or were active in a Christian Church as evidenced by a letter of recommendation from his/her minister of the church. In a year when there are no deserving needy students fitting these specific guidelines, the awards may be presented to other U.S. students enrolled in the undergraduate program.

Kappa Chi Scholarship
The Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association and the Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Chi Chapter have raised money to support this scholarship program. Consideration is given to students who are members of the Kappa Chi Sorority.

Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship
This scholarship supports needy and deserving students at Southern New Hampshire University.

Kappa Sigma Scholarship
This scholarship supports needy and deserving students at Southern New Hampshire University.

Michael DeBlasi Scholarship Fund 
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate day students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and necessary financial need. 

Phi Delta Psi Scholarship
This scholarship supports needy and deserving students at Southern New Hampshire University.

Polly Popek Memorial Fund 
Established to honor Polly Popek for her many contributions during her years of service to the University. The scholarship provides assistance with textbook purchases and is awarded to a student worker who has worked for the University for at least one semester, is a current employee, and a full-time student. The student must be nominated by his/her supervisor. Nominations are invited from staff in April.

Resident Assistant Scholarship Program
The Resident Assistant Scholarship Program awards work scholarships to students who are chosen for positions as resident assistants in the dorms, apartments and townhouses on the university campus. The program is limited to full-time upper-class and graduate students who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. Applications are handled by the Office of Residence Life.

Assistant Resident Director Scholarship Program
The Assistant Residence Director Scholarship Program awards work scholarships to full-time graduate students who are chosen for (2) positions as Assistant Residence Directors in the dorms and townhouses on the university campus. The program is limited to full-time graduate students. Applications are handled by the Office of Residence Life.

Student Ambassador Scholarship
This fund, created by the Student Ambassadors at SNHU, is selected by a committee of the Student Ambassadors to deserving students who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, have demonstrated financial need and have shown outstanding service to the University community.

The Christine Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of a former Southern New Hampshire University employee, Christine Zimmermann. This scholarship supports students who encounter challenges as determined by the Campus Accessibility Center, be enrolled full-time in the undergraduate program and have a GPA of 2.5 of higher.

The Edward S. Wolak Scholarship
This fund is established in honor of Edward S. Wolak '74, SNHU Trustee and alumnus. Scholarships from this fund are designated for students who are enrolled full-time in the University College division and at least in their second year of study with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preferences will be given to students who are present or former members of the Boys and Girls Club or have worked at least one year in a quick service restaurant.

The Richard and Joanne Gustafson Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated an active engagement in campus life, combined with practical application of their degree program. The scholarship will be a balance of need and academic performance. Preference will be given to a student who is a legal resident of New Hampshire. 

Traditional Undergraduate Scholarship
This fund support traditional undergraduate students on the Manchester campus who demonstrate financial need.

William S. Green Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of William S. Green, charter member of the Southern New Hampshire University Board of Trustees and Chancellor Emeritus. Scholarships from this fund are designated for juniors or seniors who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have conducted themselves in a manner that has both served and brought credit to the University. Financial need is also a factor in determining recipients of this scholarship.

Women's Faculty Scholarship
The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Women's Faculty Scholarship was created in 1990 by the full-time women faculty of SNHU (then New Hampshire College). The scholarship acknowledges and supports students who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to human and environmental rights, economic justice, gender equity and community service.

Any full-time University College undergraduate day student or fulltime School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics (SETA) undergraduate student may apply regardless of race, gender or nationality. Students may apply after completing a minimum of twenty-four credits at SNHU. Prior scholarship applicants and recipients may re-apply provided they are still full-time undergraduate students.

Scholarship recipients are based upon academic record, evidence of past and continued commitment to human rights, and financial need. Student transcript, an essay addressing how you feel you meet the scholarship description, and three references (including at least one SNHU faculty/staff member). The size of awards varies with the number of selected recipients in a given year and with the scholarship merits of each candidate.

Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship, founded by alumni who are veterans of the Vietnam War, supports current students who are veterans, the dependents of veterans, or actively serving in the military. Awards are based on need and academic criteria.

Edward Nassar Veterans Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Edward Nassar, a former student at Southern New Hampshire University, the Southern New Hampshire University Alumni Association has created a scholarship fund designed to provide assistance to deserving, needy Southern New Hampshire University students. Preference is given to veterans of the armed forces and/or their dependents. Candidates are required to submit a letter of consideration. A GPA of 2.8 or higher is required, awarded based on financial need and academic standing.

Li Xu Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of SNHU student Li Xu (aka Oscar). This scholarship is awarded to International and U.S. undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate the strong giving and sharing spirit of Li Xu by showing their commitment to the needs of new students. Scholarship applicants should demonstrate interest in helping new students understand the academic culture of the University and social culture of New Hampshire in an effort to assist them in adjusting to the University.

Charles & Barbara Bickford International Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded to graduate or undergraduate international student(s) studying on the Manchester campus. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need in the following order: students from Vietnam or Cambodia, students from Southeast Asia or China, then lastly from other foreign countries.