The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative is focused on increasing the number of high school students who take a rigorous secondary curriculum designed to strengthen the chances for success in college. The core course of study includes English, math, science, social studies, language arts, and world language and is intended to help provide high school students with the academic foundation necessary to succeed in college and beyond.
Interested in becoming a NH Scholar? See your school counselor.
State Scholars Standard Course of Study
- GPA Requirement: 90
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math
- 3 credits of science
- 3.5 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of the same world language
STEM Course of Study
- GPA Requirement: 93
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math
- 4 credits of science
- 3.5 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of the same world language
- 1 credit of STEM (chosen from computers, engineering, etc)
Arts Core Course of Study
- GPA Requirement: 93
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math
- 3 credits of science
- 3.5 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of the same world language
- 2 credits of arts
Career Pathway Course of Study
- GPA Requirement: 93
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math
- 3 credits of science (Biology, Chemistry/Physics and one other credit)
- 3.5 credits of social studies
- 3 credits from approved career pathway options and work-based learning experiences
Why should I be a NH Scholar?
- Application fees may be waived for NH colleges.
- Scholarship money is available at some NH colleges specifically for NH Scholars.