Announcing New Scholarship for NH Residents Studying Writing

     Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship

 

  

This scholarship is named after brother and sister,  Jack McCarthy, who was a much loved spoken word poet from New Hampshire who died in 2013, and Hannah McCarthy, retired college president, lifelong advocate for students and resident of Amherst, New Hampshire. The scholarship provides $1,000 to a New Hampshire resident enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in fields of study related to creative writing, professional-technical writing, or journalism. Students minoring in these areas may also apply. Applicants must possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed two semesters in the program of study. Applications are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need and are renewable. This scholarship was established by the New Hampshire State Poet Laureate, Alexandria Peary.

To donate to this scholarship fund:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donation-to-jack-and-hannah-mccarthy-scholarship-fund-tickets-137489391471

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