Purpose: Provide financial assistance (room, board, books and supplies) to children of parent(s) who served in World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam (Southeast Asian Conflict) or the Gulf Wars, or any other operation for which the armed forces expeditionary medal or theater of operations service medal was awarded to the veteran.
Eligibility Criteria: Be a NH resident; be between the ages of 16-25; be enrolled half-time or greater; your parent(s) died while on active duty or from a service-related disability and was a NH resident at time of death; attending a NH public institution of higher education.
Award: Maximum of $2,500 per year
Contact: Judith A. Knapp at (603) 271-2555, ext. 352
PLEASE NOTE: Recipients are also eligible to receive a tuition waiver from the institution.
Download an application for the Scholarship for Orphans of Veterans 
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q: What institutions are considered NH public institutions of higher education?
- A: The NH public institutions are:
Granite State College, all campuses
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Berlin
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Claremont
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Laconia
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Manchester
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Nashua
New Hampshire Community Technical College, Stratham
New Hampshire Technical Institute
University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Manchester
- Q: Do I have to submit the FAFSA and be eligible to receive financial aid in order to receive assistance under this program?
- A: No. There is no “demonstrated financial need” requirement to this program.
- Q: If I have only received awards for 2 years, receive my undergraduate degree and then go to graduate school, can I receive 2 more awards if I am still less than 26 years old?
- A: As long as you attend a NH public institution and 16-25 years of age, you are eligible to receive the award for graduate study.
- Q: Do I have to maintain a minimum GPA to continue to receive my award?
- A: You must maintain a GPA that will enable you to continue enrollment at your college or university at least as a half-time student.
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