The New Hampshire Higher Education Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans is a program that provides financial assistance to children of New Hampshire veterans who died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of service-related injuries. The scholarship is awarded to eligible applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.
Applicants for the scholarship are required to submit an application form, a copy of their parent’s DD214, proof of parent’s service-related injury or death, a transcript of their high school or college grades, and two letters of recommendation.
The scholarship award amount varies each year and is determined by the New Hampshire Higher Education Scholarship for Orphans of Veterans Committee. The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses.
The deadline for the New Hampshire Higher Education Scholarship for Orphans of Veterans application is typically in the spring of each year. Interested applicants can visit the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services website for more information and to obtain the application materials.