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NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARSSCHOLARS
College Ready,
Work Ready,
Ready for Life.
Administered by NHCUC:A consortium of the colleges and universities in NH
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Mission:
• To motivate students, beginning in Grade 8, to complete a rigorous course of study in high school.
• To establish strong business and community partnerships to reinforce real-world relevance of these core courses
Preparing for the FuturePreparing for the Future…in high school
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What is NH Scholars?
• Nationally funded program using business leaders to motivate students, beginning in 8th grade, to complete a rigorous course of study in high school
• Helps students attain skills they need in work & life
Objective:
To encourage ALL high school students to complete a defined, rigorous academic course of study.
Challenging Students
Over 70% of recent high school grads wish they had
taken more rigorous courses in high school.
Source: Achieve
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New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Upper Level Math
Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics
World History U.S. History U.S. Govt. Economics
2 years of the same Foreign Language
4-Year College4-Year College
Community College
Community College
WorkforceWorkforce
Encourages students to go above and beyond high school graduation requirements
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Why become a NH Scholar?
59% Percentage of all NH students attending college immediately after high school
87% Percentage of NH Scholars attending college immediately after high school
• Free college applications to 10 New Hampshire institutions
• Merit scholarships at various colleges in New Hampshire– i.e. $12,000 annually at New England College
Benefits and Incentives
What does a NH Scholar receive?• Gold medallion at graduation
• NH Scholars foil seal on diploma• Electronic indication on transcript
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Business PartnershipsCritical Component
When business & community
leaders talk… students listen!
Business “Champions” help students understand that the choices they make
today have a direct impact on their career and business success tomorrow.
• Job Shadows• Internships• Mentoring
• Presentations• Job Site Tours
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What’s Next?What’s Next?
You and your parent sign the You and your parent sign the pledge sheetpledge sheet
Meet with your counselor to Meet with your counselor to develop a develop a 4-year education plan4-year education plan
ChallengeChallenge yourself every day yourself every day
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www.NHscholars.org
(603) 225-4199