This award is open to graduating students who exhibit a love of learning and embody the qualities of optimism, determination, and courage. The funds can be utilized to support your educational goals per your post-graduate plan up to $1,500.
Examples of Funding include:
Purchase of an instrument for a student who is studying music therapy.
Purchase of a camera for a student starting a photography business.
Coverage of new business startup costs for a student starting a business.
Purchase of tools for students entering a plumbing, electrician, or carpentry field.
Purchase of textbooks for a CPR certification course for an aspiring EMT.
The McGarr Real World Learning Award provides funding for activities and projects up to $500.
For juniors and seniors, these funds may be used for activities or projects related to the student’s developing interests and career goals. Examples include certification exams, business start-up costs, or equipment needed to pursue a career or interest.
For graduating seniors, funds may be used for expenses connected to their post-graduate plan career goals. This includes covering expenses such as certification or licensing courses or exam fees, launching a business, and acquiring necessary equipment for career pursuits.
*Students must be enrolled in an Experience to be eligible for this award.
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Additional resources can be found here.
Looking for a safe way to volunteer and give back to your community? Operation Warm has compiled a list of 25 different volunteering possibilities that students can do from home!
Love For Our Elders is an organization working to spread love and encouragement to seniors. From writing a letter to sending a video message, you can make a difference. Learn how here!
The Warm Up America Foundation is an organization that donates knitted and crocheted blankets, clothing, and accessories to those in need. To learn more about Warm Up America and donate click here!
Express your gratitude and make someone's day by personalizing a holiday card for deployed U.S. troops! Learn more here!
Big & Mini is an organization established to help connect senior citizens with young adults virtually through video calling technology in an effort to help combat social isolation. Learn how you can get connected here!
UNH is hosting a free virtual four-week series on mental health and wellness. To sign up, you must register for 4-H -- It's free!
Week 1: January 30, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
In this session we will define what mental health and other terms are, learn national and statewide statistics, and understand the impact of mental health on ourselves and those around us.
Week 2: February 6, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
In this session we will look at three mental health disorders and understand the differences between them, signs, symptoms, and risk factors.
Week 3: February 13, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
In this session we will learn how society has developed a stigma around mental health and the phrases that should and shouldn't be said surrounding mental health.
Week 4: February 20, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
In this session we will find ways to help ourselves and others and what resources are available for teens and adults.
Click here for more information!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
CHADS provides counseling services and educational programs to raise awareness and prevent depression and suicide.
Active Minds offers programs and services to support mental health awareness resources and education for students.
In honor of Connor Ball, Connor's Climb Foundation was established to provide suicide prevention education and resources to youth in New Hampshire.
NAMI NH provides support, education, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and suicide.
GLSEN works to ensure that every student can get an education in a safe environment free from bullying and harassment through conducting research to find evidence-based solutions for K-12 education. They also provide programs and services for schools.
APA has gathered fact sheets, best practices, and resources for supporting LGBTQ youth.
The Trevor Project provides crisis and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.
The CDC has collected several resources for LGBTQ youth and friends/supporters.
GLAAD has collected several LGBTQ resources.
New Hampshire's information and referral service.
MentalHealth.gov provides education and guidance to schools, communities, and leaders about mental health.
The Change Direction initiative was established to change the stigma and culture about mental health, illness, and wellness in America.
College Board - For more information on PSAT, SAT and/or AP tests.
ACT - For more information on the ACT test.
Khan Academy - Official SAT Test Prep (and more!).
NH SAS Practice Test - Grade 11 Science Assessment.