Paul Scholars

Eligibility Requirements

UNH alumni Peter T. Paul and Bernard Grochmal funded these scholarships to support and recognize the most academically promising students majoring in Business Administration, Economics and Hospitality Management. When you apply* to major in academic programs at Paul College, you are automatically considered and notified at the time of admission. The $5,000 scholarships are awarded in addition to other UNH merit aid. They may be renewed annually for up to four years provided you maintain academic standards detailed in the offer letter.

*Apply to UNH Admissions by Feb. 1 to be considered for the Paul scholarship (no separate scholarship application process).

Competitive applicants for this award generally:

• Scholarship is awarded each year to the highest caliber students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement –  a weighted recalculated GPA greater than 4.2 in a strong college preparatory curriculum and consistent achievement.
• Other factors that are considered but weigh less heavily in the awarding process include program of study, diversity (broadly defined), leadership experiences, and high school or community involvement.

These are minimum criteria to be considered for the Peter T. Paul Scholarship. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award as the pool of applicants is competitive and the number of scholarships limited.

Program Standards

• You must earn a minimum of a 3.0 GPA by the end of your first year, and then maintain a 3.5 GPA in all subsequent semesters.
• The merit scholarship is available to you for a total of eight semesters.  The scholarship cannot be used for any graduate courses or education.
• The merit scholarship will be disbursed to you in two equal installments in each academic year.
• Students must abide by the University’s Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities to receive and retain the scholarship.
• Student must be a declared major in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics to receive this award.  Should you decide to change your major to a program outside of the Paul College, you will no longer receive this merit scholarship. 
• You will continue to receive your UNH Admissions Merit Scholarship, regardless of the major you ultimately select, if you are meeting the eligibility criteria outlined separately for this program.