Eligibility
Anyone who plans to attend or is attending any post-secondary educational institution is eligible. Qualifying institutions include universities, colleges, technical schools, trade, and vocational institutions.
Self-Help employees and board members and their immediate families are not eligible to apply. A "Family Member" is a person's spouse, parents, siblings, children, and life partner; the parents, siblings and children of a person's spouse or
life partner; and anyone living within the person's household as a family member.
Application Process
All applicants will complete and submit a scholarship application online by March 31, 2026, for an opportunity to be awarded $1,000.
Selection Process
A selection committee of three or more Self-Help staff members will review each application. The committee will meet as soon as possible after the application deadline to review and assess all applications. Once a decision is made, the
scholarship recipient will be notified by the committee.
IMPORTANT: Scholarship recipients have 10 business days to respond and accept the award. If an applicant does not respond, then a new applicant will be selected and awarded.
Scholarship Amount
Our Manchester and North Windham branches each may award up to four $1,000 scholarships.
Distribution
The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient's school. The funds may be used for tuition, room, board, books, and/or materials. A letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment is required from the selected scholarship recipient
before funds can be awarded.
Photo Opportunity
A photo is requested of each scholarship recipient. A photo can be taken at your local branch, or you can send a photo by email. A photo release must be signed. If there is opportunity to present the scholarship at a public event, please
inform the staff at your local branch.