Kids’ Chance Scholarship Overview

Background:

Kids’ Chance of NH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Award will be based on sole discretion of the Kids’ Chance New Hampshire Board of Directors.

Student Eligibility:

• Child who is a dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a New Hampshire employer.
• Accepted or already enrolled at a university, college or technical school. (Graduate-level students are not eligible.)
• Pursuing a degree as a FULL OR PART-TIME student.

Documentation Required:

• Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family and university/college/technical school contact information
• Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable
• Brief description of the applicant’s education and career goals
• Copy of deceased parent’s death certificate OR
• Proof of compensable injury/illness claim such as determination letter by the state workers’ compensation board
• Parents’ basic employer information such as name, address, phone
• Brief description of the injury, illness, or fatality
• Two letters of reference

Deadline: February 1st
Via e-mail: admin@kidschancenh.org
Via mail: 500 North Commercial Street Suite 301 Manchester NH 03101

Questions? Please contact us BEFORE the deadline via email at admin@kidschancenh.org