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University of New Hampshire offers 20+ named scholarships, of which 10+ are accessible to Indian applicants. Non-New Hampshire residents receive the higher merit tiers, and international undergraduates in F-1 or J-1 status automatically qualify for Global Excellence funding. This guide lists every 2026-27 award, verified USD amounts, and INR conversions for Fall 2027 planning.
- Standard tuition and fees (international UG, 2026-27): USD 40,846 (INR 38.99 Lakhs/year)
- With top UNH merit waiver (Trustee’s, USD 20,000): net USD 20,846 (INR 19.90 Lakhs/year)
- With Trustee’s plus Global Excellence stack (USD 30,000, subject to Financial Aid packaging): net USD 10,846 (INR 10.35 Lakhs/year)
- Next actionable deadline: Tentative February 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 Regular Decision, triggers automatic merit consideration)
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 USD = INR 95.45 as of August 2026. New Hampshire residency does not apply to international applicants, so every merit tier below quotes the higher non-NH figure.
Table of Contents
- University of New Hampshire Scholarships for UG Students
- University of New Hampshire Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at University of New Hampshire
- University of New Hampshire PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships
- University of New Hampshire Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
University of New Hampshire Scholarships for UG Students
UNH awards its five first-year merit scholarships automatically at admission, with Indian applicants competing at the higher non-NH resident rates. F-1 and J-1 undergraduates also qualify for the Global Excellence award and the International Engagement and Service Scholarship.
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Eligibility | Deadline (Fall 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee’s Scholarship | USD 20,000 (INR 19.09 Lakhs) | GPA 4.01+ (UNH weighted equivalent) | Automatic; apply by tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Chancellor’s Scholarship | USD 15,000 (INR 14.32 Lakhs) | GPA 3.90 to 4.00 | Automatic; apply by tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Presidential Scholarship | USD 12,000 (INR 11.45 Lakhs) | GPA 3.70 to 3.89 | Automatic; apply by tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | USD 10,000 (INR 9.55 Lakhs) | GPA 3.50 to 3.69 | Automatic; apply by tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Director’s Scholarship | USD 7,500 (INR 7.16 Lakhs) | GPA 3.00 to 3.49 | Automatic; apply by tentative February 1, 2027 |
| Global Excellence Scholarship | Up to USD 10,000 (INR 9.55 Lakhs) | International F-1/J-1 UGs with strong academic record | Automatic on admission |
| International Engagement and Service Scholarship (IESS) | Partial, need and merit based | International UGs, GPA 3.1+, demonstrated financial need | Email invite issued tentative February 2027 |
| UNH Alumni Legacy Scholarship | USD 3,000 (INR 2.86 Lakhs) | Direct descendant of a UNH alumnus with service record | March 31, 2027 (General Scholarship Application) |
The five main tiers renew for eight semesters as long as you hold a 3.2 GPA. UNH enforces a one-merit-award-per-year rule, so if two apply, only the higher amount is honoured.
Global Excellence sits in the international-scholarship bucket, separate from the five main merit tiers. Many Indian admits ask UNH Financial Aid whether it can be layered over a primary merit award; confirm packaging in writing before you accept the offer.
The IESS supplement covers costs the standard merit tier misses. It requires an internal application after admission and depends on demonstrated financial need, making it UNH’s most India-relevant need-based lever.
Explore More: UNH Admissions Guide for Indian Students | UNH Undergraduate Programs and Fees
University of New Hampshire Scholarships for PG and Master’s Students
Master’s funding at UNH runs primarily through graduate assistantships that pay USD 22,890 per year and waive tuition plus half of mandatory fees. Departmental fellowships and part-time lectureships fill smaller funding gaps.
| Award | Annual Stipend | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Graduate Assistantship (Teaching or Research) | USD 22,890 (INR 21.85 Lakhs) | Full tuition waiver, 50% mandatory-fee waiver, health plan waiver, technology fee waiver | Master’s students; 20 hours/week academic year |
| Level 2 Assistantship | USD 24,010 (INR 22.92 Lakhs) | Full tuition and fee waivers, health plan waiver | Doctoral candidates with a master’s or 2+ years post-baccalaureate experience |
| Graduate Part-time Lectureship | Adjunct rate per course (1 to 2 courses per semester) | Course fee and technology fee waivers during appointment | Expertise-based; awarded by department chair |
| Graduate Fellowship | Varies by external grant source | Tuition waiver; fee waiver during appointment | Awarded via faculty grants; renewable per fellowship terms |
- The graduate application itself doubles as the assistantship request for most programs.
- F-1 and J-1 assistants cannot take additional on-campus appointments while classes are in session.
- During academic breaks, assistants can add up to 20 hours weekly with OISS clearance.
A few departments run a second internal form for assistantships. Contact your program’s graduate coordinator to confirm the exact route before you submit anything.
Reddit Insight: Indian MS Computer Science applicants on r/gradadmissions repeatedly note that UNH assistantships are rarely locked at the offer stage. Most funded MS students secure teaching or research work after the first semester through faculty pitches, so budget the first term at full cost.
Explore More: UNH Overview for Indian Students | UNH Rankings and Program Strength
India-Specific Scholarships at University of New Hampshire
UNH does not currently issue a country-branded India Scholarship, so Indian applicants stack India-based private-trust awards on top of UNH aid. Four programmes together fund the majority of Indian graduate admits to US universities like UNH.
| Scholarship | Award Value | Eligibility | Deadline (2027-28 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship | Up to USD 120,000 (INR 114.54 Lakhs) | Indian citizen under 30 for master’s, admit to a reputed US university, no income cap | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Loan up to INR 10 Lakhs (interest-free; some cycles carry 2% simple interest) | Indian citizen with a first-class UG, admit letter to any recognised foreign university | Tentative March 15, 2027 |
| KC Mahindra Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | Interest-free loan up to INR 10 Lakhs (top 3); INR 5 Lakhs for other selects | Indian citizen, first-class UG, admit letter for a PG programme abroad | Tentative April 11, 2027 |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme | 50% grant, 50% loan; covers tuition plus living costs | Indian citizen from Aga Khan-eligible communities, master’s or PhD admit | Tentative March 31, 2027 (annual cycle) |
Every one of these can layer with a UNH graduate assistantship or a UG merit award, but you must disclose external funding to the UNH Financial Aid Office. UNH will not reduce a merit scholarship because you also hold an Inlaks or Tata award; the two live in separate compliance buckets.
The Inlaks award is by far the largest India-based ticket and covers close to full first-year tuition and living costs at UNH. Most Indian recipients confirm Inlaks funding in April and then commit to a US admission letter shortly after.
University of New Hampshire PhD Scholarships
Every fully-admitted UNH doctoral candidate targets a multi-year assistantship package that pays USD 22,890 to USD 25,310 per year and waives tuition entirely. Three stipend levels align with degree stage.
| Stipend Level | Annual Stipend | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Doctoral Assistantship | USD 22,890 (INR 21.85 Lakhs) | Doctoral students with fewer than 2 years post-baccalaureate experience | Full tuition waiver, 50% mandatory-fee waiver, health plan waiver |
| Level 2 Doctoral Assistantship | USD 24,010 (INR 22.92 Lakhs) | Doctoral candidates with a completed master’s or 2+ years experience | Full waivers as above |
| Level 3 Doctoral Assistantship | USD 25,310 (INR 24.16 Lakhs) | Doctoral candidates who have passed candidacy examinations | Full waivers; standard 20 hours/week workload |
| Graduate Research Fellowship | Varies (external grant funded) | Awarded via faculty grants from the Agricultural Experiment Station, NSF, NIH and similar bodies | Typically one fiscal year; renewable per fellowship terms |
Assistantship packages typically run through the four-year doctoral timeline provided you stay in good academic standing. Advancing to candidacy triggers the Level 3 stipend bump the semester after your exam pass.
Doctoral admits should confirm in writing before accepting an offer: assistantship duration, tuition waiver conditions, and whether the department covers summer stipend. Cost of living for a single graduate in Durham runs about USD 18,000 per year, so the Level 1 stipend covers rent, food, and modest savings.
External Government Scholarships for University of New Hampshire Applicants
The US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) runs the largest government-backed pipeline for Indian students entering US universities. Fulbright-Nehru fully funds tuition, airfare, living costs, and health insurance for eligible master’s and doctoral candidates.
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility | Deadline (2028-29 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship | Full funding: tuition, airfare, living stipend, insurance, professional allowance | Indian citizen, US bachelor’s-equivalent, 3+ years professional experience, community-service record | Tentative May 15, 2027 (annual cycle) |
| Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship | USD 2,500 to USD 3,000 monthly stipend, airfare, insurance, research allowance for 6 to 9 months | Indian citizen registered for a PhD at an Indian institution | Tentative July 15, 2027 |
| USIEF Fulbright FLTA Programme | Full living stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance for 9 months | Indian citizen aged 21 to 29, English teaching experience, master’s degree preferred | Tentative June 15, 2027 |
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants in the r/Fulbright community consistently flag that Fulbright-Nehru Master’s is far more competitive than the FLTA route, with acceptance around 5% versus 20%. If you have 3+ years of work experience, target Master’s first; if not, FLTA is the realistic entry.
Every Fulbright variant needs early planning: applications open roughly 15 months before the academic year starts. Applying to a Fall 2028 UNH intake means starting the USIEF application in early 2027, so miss the window and you wait a full year.
University of New Hampshire Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum funding stack an Indian student can build at University of New Hampshire?
Ans. An Indian undergraduate stacking the Trustee’s Scholarship (USD 20,000), Global Excellence (up to USD 10,000) where policy allows, and an IESS need supplement can offset USD 30,000 to 35,000 (INR 28.64 to 33.42 Lakhs) per year against USD 40,846 tuition and fees. At the graduate level, a full assistantship covers tuition entirely and pays a USD 22,890 to USD 25,310 (INR 21.85 to 24.16 Lakhs) stipend, leaving only living costs for you to cover.
Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for University of New Hampshire scholarships?
Ans. Submit your Fall 2027 undergraduate application by the tentative Regular Decision deadline of February 1, 2027 for automatic merit-tier consideration. Global Excellence review runs alongside the standard admission review with no separate form. IESS invites for admitted and continuing internationals go out via email in February 2027, so watch your UNH inbox after admission decisions land.
Ques. How does the University of New Hampshire Global Excellence Scholarship work for Indian undergraduates?
Ans. Global Excellence awards up to USD 10,000 (INR 9.55 Lakhs) per year to F-1 and J-1 undergraduates with strong academic records. There is no separate form; UNH admissions reviews eligibility from the standard undergraduate file. Renewal runs for eight semesters if you maintain the academic standing set by Financial Aid at award time.
Ques. Does University of New Hampshire scholarship money cover living costs in Durham?
Ans. The five UG merit tiers reduce tuition only and do not cover the USD 11,000 to 14,000 (INR 10.50 to 13.36 Lakhs) annual housing and meal-plan cost. Graduate assistantship stipends of USD 22,890 and above (INR 21.85+ Lakhs) cover Durham rent, groceries, and modest savings, based on 2026-27 cost-of-living figures shared by the UNH graduate housing office.
Ques. What GPA does an Indian applicant need for the top University of New Hampshire merit scholarship?
Ans. The Trustee’s Scholarship (USD 20,000, INR 19.09 Lakhs) requires a weighted equivalent of 4.01 on the 4.0 US scale, which typically maps to a 95%+ Class 12 aggregate from CBSE, ICSE or a state board. The Chancellor’s tier (USD 15,000, INR 14.32 Lakhs) needs a 3.90 to 4.00 equivalent, roughly 90% to 94% aggregate. UNH admissions runs its own conversion table internally, so the final GPA calculation is done at their end.
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- Amount: $10,000
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- Large campus ( Our campus is very big and it is well connected with the campus bus routes.) there are three campuses for UNH, One is In Durham(Main campus), 2nd is in manchester and 3rd one is in Concord Durham campus is the main campus and most of the courses will be offered here except information technology, biotechnology and cybersecurity (These courses will be offered in UNH manchester) and coming to UNH-Concord campus, here they will offer you the LAW courses. Note: These three campuses are far from each other so even UNH won't run any bus routes between three campuses, so if some people who are thinking that we can go from UNH manchester to UNH Durham absolutely no there is no public connectivity you need to figure it out on your own.
- Courses: University offers wide variety of courses with different specialisations, moreover most of the professors offer RA's(In the US, professors are usually involved in a lot of research work, and since they can’t handle everything on their own, they hire students to help out as research assistants. You don’t necessarily need to have all the knowledge beforehand, as long as you’re curious and willing to learn, you can still be a great fit.)if you have any interest in your masters field you can contact professor, if they have any opening position for any research assistantship he will let you know about the procedure of hiring for the position. Most of the professors will have atleast one RA's so my suggestion is to mail professor so you can get a position for RA and here come the fun part if you got selected for RA they will wave off your semester fee or in some cases they will wave off your entire course fee.
- Great community: In one sentence UNH is welcoming community, as i am an international student i was struggled initially with cultural change but later i met great people and they made me feel like I am in my second home ( Note: you can find lot of good communities in university, where I am from india we do have one community called DSA(Desi Students Association) we were part of it and we used to celebrate every festival together in the university and even university is also welcoming for such kind of events.)
Dislikes
- I feel this university is bit expensive depends on your course as I did my masters in business analytics i paid roughly 45000 usd per year, for average middle class indian paying 45000 usd is expensive
- if you are new to US and you don't have friends in US, it is very difficult for you for first time to reach the campus, nearest international airport is boston so from boston to the campus if you book a cab it will costs you more than 100 dollars for one way but you can take bus from airport(C&J bus) then you should get down at portsmouth or Dover( these two places are nearest places where you can find bus terminals from there you have to take a cab. if you follow this procedure you can save 50 dollars) but you can choose one more option our campus has Amtrak connectivity you can take train from boston to UNH directly it might cost you like 25 dollars(I would not recommend for new students).
- Housing: you can find good places near to the campus but you don't have too many options and moreover you won't find too many indians so it is very difficult for you to find a room which is affordable.
Scholarship
- Yes i have received the scholarship worth of 10000 usd for my entire course (usually if your academics are good then you will get it)
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Yes they have received scholarships varying from 2000-10000 usd
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I am not sure about how but if you have good academics then i would say then there will be a chance of getting scholarship
- I found my accommodation in facebook marketplace but i would suggest to check in websites like Zillow and other property listing sites(if you are single and search for shared room you must check in sulekha.com but if you are group of people and looking for new apartment where you want to live there like 1 year then you must check the facebook marketplace or Zillow)
- My monthly rent was little expensive. It was like 656 dollars per month where my internet, water and sewage bill is included(excluding Electricity).
- Main challenge will be people wont give you lease if you don't have leasing history(people don't know what is leasing history I will explain you simple way as we do have credit score in india and here you will have leasing score on your name, where it will impact the decision weather should they give you approval for lease or not, as we are international students we don't have such score then you will not have more options), My suggestion would be contact with the international office and ask them any leads for nearest properties or property management companies where they are ready to provide you lease without leasing history
- My accommodation is not that far it like 5 min drive from university or 20 min walk.
- most of the indians will prefer staying outside because it is affordable compared to the on campus accommodation
Scholarship
I have received a $4,000 scholarship.
I visited friends at this college during my senior year of high school and fell in love with the campus. The admissions process was fairly simple. I always felt supported and encouraged to apply. I applied to 11 different colleges actually, as I was nervous I would not get accepted into many colleges. I ended up getting accepted to 9 out of 11 colleges but ultimately decided on unh. I felt the program here really supported its students and truly wanted them to succeed and this was massively important to me. I did not feel this at any of the other colleges I was accepted into.
Great Business school for one, but also because of the student body diversity. It was cool to meet so many different and interesting people throughout my time there. It was also close to home, which was a big focal point for me.
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