Academic Grants
The Friends of the Library of Windham is pleased to offer three distinct grants to Windham residents. These grants are a one-time award ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. Two of the awards are for high school seniors in pursuit of a 4 year degree at a college of university and the other one is for a high school senior with plans to attend a community college or trade school.
To apply, simply download the application form. Application forms are also available at the Nesmith Library circulation desk and on the Windham High School Scholarship portal. Return your application to the Windham High School Guidance Office or to the Nesmith Library by the end of the day on Friday, March 29th, 2024. Winners will be announced at the Windham High School Blue and Gold Award Ceremony.
For more information email: academicgrants@flowwindham.org
2024 Grant Recipients
Mary Long Arts Grant
Reese Blackwood
Professional Studies
Ryan Parke
Community College/Trade School
Ethan Reilly
Grant Descriptions
The Community College/Trade School Grant
$1500
The Community College/Trade School Grant is established to help students attend a two-year community college or a vocational school. FLOW recognizes not all students want or need to go to a four-year institution to accomplish their next step in education. A two-year community college offers a variety of educational programs that can lead to earning an associates degree or a certification. A vocational school is any educational institution that is specifically geared toward helping students get employment-ready skills and knowledge for particular occupations. Schools located in other states are acceptable options.Examples of schools include, but are not limited to the following.
Concord Regional Technical Center
Great Bay Community College
Lakes Region Community College
Manchester Community College
Manchester School of Technology
Nashua Community College
Nashua Technical Center
NHTI
NH Real Estate School
River Valley Community College
The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades
White Mountains Community College
The Professional Studies Grant
$2,500
The Professional Studies Grant is established to help students pursue their professional studies. Examples of eligible disciplines may include, but are not limited to:
Applied Sciences
Business
Computer Science
Engineering
Education
Life Sciences
Health and Human Services
Physical Sciences
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Sociology
Psychology
The Mary Long Arts Grant
$2,500
The Mary Long Arts Grant is established to help students pursue their studies in the arts. Examples of degrees may include:
Architecture
Art
Art Conservation
Art History
Broadcast Journalism
Communications
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama/Theater
Music
Film
Graphic Arts
Web Design
Museum Studies