Applications Now Accepted for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2021

Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship

This scholarship is named after brother and sister, Jack McCarthy, 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.

The recipient of this year's Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship will be announced on May 15 at the Brigid Kemmerer reading at the North Country Young Writers' Festival: North Country Young Writers' Festival

Qualifications:

• a college or graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher
• completed two or more semesters in the program of study
• residency in New Hampshire

Personal acquaintances, family members, and current students of Alexandria Peary are not eligible to apply.

To Apply:

1. In 750-1,000 words, what was the journey that brought you to this field of study? How have you already been involved in this profession? Where do you see yourself headed in your field of writing? Describe any personal or financial obstacles to your education. 

2. In 150-200 words, describe the coursework you've completed in preparation for your degree.

3. Official transcripts from undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate course work, including GPA.

4. Mailing address of residency in New Hampshire.

5. Indicate whether you currently qualify for a Pell Grant.

For full consideration, send all materials to apeary@salemstate.edu by April 30, 2021. In the subject line of your email, put Application for Jack and Hannah McCarthy Scholarship.

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