NH Scholars

Bow High School joined the New Hampshire Scholars ’ Initiative in 2010, a state program designed to encourage and recognize students who achieve a rigorous course of study while in high school. New Hampshire has joined other states in the State Scholars Initiative. This is a Federal grant funded program developed and administered through a partnership between the New Hampshire College and University Council, the New Hampshire Forum on the Future, the New Hampshire Department of Education and the National State Scholars Initiative Network.

If students have completed the specific courses needed, they will be recognized as a New Hampshire Scholar by the State in June of their senior year. We will recognize these seniors on Senior Awards Night with a gold medallion which will be worn at graduation. Seniors who are Pell Grant eligible in the college financial aid process may also receive a higher grant due to being a state scholar.

Core Course Pathway

ENGLISH (4 credits required): Humanities, American Studies, World Studies and 1 other English

MATHEMATICS (4 credits required): Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or higher

SCIENCE (3 credits required): Integrated Sci. & Technology 9, Integrated Sci. & Technology 10, and 1 other

SOCIAL STUDIES (3.5 credits required): Humanities, Am. Studies, World Studies and .5 other Social Studies

LANGUAGES (2 credits required):- 2 years of the same language

STEM Pathway

Must take at least 1 additional STEM credit. 1+ Credit & a 3.2 GPA minimum required

Arts Pathway

Must take at least 2 additional Art credits. 2+ Credit & a 3.2 GPA minimum required

Career Pathway

Must take at least 1 additional career credit, a work based learning experience and have earned college credits or industry recognized certificate or post-secondary hours.