Alumni Association Scholarships

 Alumni Association Scholarship FAQ

What is the Alumni Association?

The mission of the Franklin Pierce Alumni Association is to engage and foster strong lifelong bonds between the University and its alumni body. The Alumni Association works to promote, maintain and establish networking and social events & programs that will represent the interests of all alumni.

Each graduate is part of a diverse, ever growing, worldwide community of nearly 20,000 alumnus. The Alumni Association understands the importance that tradition plays on and off the variety of campuses and values the past and those who have come before us while building for the Pierce's future.

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Why do we Award Scholarships?

We believe that it is necessary, as alumni devoted to the efforts of the University, to be supportive of the students who contribute to the Franklin Pierce community. Thus, we award scholarships in an effort to:
1) Recognize students who are leaders.
2) Recognize students who demonstrate a commitment to their community.
3) Commend students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
4) Help in lessening the financial burden for students who demonstrate need.

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What Scholarships are Available?

The Alumni Association receives royalties on your purchases from our affinity partnerships, such as Liberty Mutual, that goes to help fund the alumni scholarship program, which awards over $34,000 to deserving students at the College at Rindge and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. You get great discounts on services and products you use, and supporting these partners helps ensure the future of the Alumni Scholarship program at Franklin Pierce.

• College at Rindge
  The Alumni Association awards five (5) scholarships of $4000* each, contributing $2000 over two (2) semesters.
  
  These scholarships are awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
  
  1. Are enrolled as a full time matriculated student making satisfactory academic progress at the College at Rindge for the academic year. CGPA must equal 2.9 or higher.
  2. Demonstrate financial need, with information provided by the Office of Student Financial Services of Franklin Pierce University (confidential information will not be released to members of the Scholarship selection committee).
  3. Demonstrate participation in leadership and community service either on campus or off campus.
• College of Graduate and Professional Studies
  The Alumni Association awards a total of eight (8) scholarships:
  
  • Two (2) at $4,000 each for Master of Physician Assistant program
  • Two (2) at $4,000 each for Doctor of Physical Therapy program (1 for Goodyear, Ariz. and 1 for Manchester)
  • Two (2) at $2,000 each for master's level students Two (2) at $500 each for undergraduate students
    
    *amounts are subject to changed based on available funds.
    
    These scholarships are awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
    
    
    •  Must be enrolled in a degree program at a center or online in the current academic year.
    • Candidate must demonstrate financial need, with information provided by the Office of Student Financial Services of Franklin Pierce University (confidential information will not be released)
    • Applicant must have a have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) courses toward their current degree and carry a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Franklin Pierce University

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The Decision Process
Who is Involved?

Members of the Scholarship Committee volunteer to review the scholarship applications. The committee is comprised of members and non-members of the board of directors. The Committee is chaired by the Vice President of Academics Relations. Each member of the committee reviews each of the applications on his or her own and submits his or her votes to the committee chairperson.

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What are we looking for?

The Scholarship Committee is looking for students who best exemplify the Franklin Pierce University vision. This includes your role as an "Individual in the Community," and your understanding of "intellect and character" and "leader of conscience" in the context of your life at Franklin Pierce.

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Where can I get an application for this scholarship?

Applications can be downloaded from the College at Rindge scholarship applications webpage, or contact the Student Financial Services office. 

Applications can be downloaded from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies scholarship applications webpage, or contact your center director for an application.

Contact Alumni Relations: or call 877-372-2586 (toll free U.S. only) or 603- 899-4030 (Country Code 011 for International Calls).

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CONTACT

 Julie Zahn, Assistant Vice President

Alumni & Parent RelationsRindge Office: (603) 899-1159 Manchester Office: (603) 647-3570

Office Hours

Mon - Fri:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.