NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARSSCHOLARS

College Ready,

Work Ready,

Ready for Life.

Administered by NHCUC:A consortium of the colleges and universities in NH

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.NHscholars.org

(603) 225-4199