Access NH Initiative
A collaborative between the New Hampshire College & University Council and Campus
Compact for New Hampshire
3 Barrell Court, Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301
603-223-2302 * Fax 603-223-2018
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to offer you an opportunity to apply for a mini grant to assist with funding for activities aimed at encouraging students to access higher education. Please find the application attached. In order to be eligible, middle schools, high schools and community-based organizations (CBOs) need to apply in partnership with a higher education institution; or, higher education institutions may apply in partnership with a middle school, high school or CBO. You may apply for up to $1,000. Typical grants range from $250 - $700. Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to:
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Travel
- Participation in college and career fairs
- Keynote speakers
- Meeting materials
- Refreshments
The mission of the Access NH Initiative is to increase opportunities and pathways to assist underrepresented students in accessing higher education opportunities. We are pursuing a number of diverse strategies to increase student retention rates, improve academic success and ease transitions from K-12 to higher education.
The Access New Hampshire Initiative is a collaborative between the New Hampshire College & University Council and Campus Compact for New Hampshire. Together we:
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Sponsor various access programs
- Host mini-college fairs at high schools across New Hampshire
- Develop information on financial aid and scholarship resources
- Collaborate closely with partners including the New Hampshire Scholars Program, AmeriCorps*VISTA programs, and much more!
We encourage you to browse our website or call us for more information.
The New Hampshire College and University Council
Campus Compact for New Hampshire
Applications deadlines are April 30, 2008 * July 1, 2008 * October 1, 2008 * January 1, 2009 * April 1, 2009
Download application here.
Thank you for your continued hard work for the success of all of New Hampshire’s students.
Sincerely,
The Access NH Initiative Team
REMEMBER:
Deadlines for submission are:
April 30, 2008; July 1, 2008; October 1, 2008, January 1, 2009; April 1, 2009
Please submit completed applications to:
Campus Compact for New Hampshire, 3 Barrell Court, Suite 200, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 223-2302 * Fax: (603) 223-2018 * keyworth@compactnh.org
The Access New Hampshire Initiative is made possible through the generous support provided by Jane’s Trust, a nonprofit Trust created to provide funding to organizations and projects which primarily benefit underserved populations and disadvantaged communities.
