SCHOLARSHIP INFO - Meredith Altrusa International

Altrusa Educational Scholarships

Providing Educational Opportunities for Non-Traditional Students

Altrusa Scholarships are awarded annually in May (or at a specific designated time for First Responders) to non-traditional adult students who live or work Meredith, Laconia, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, or local surrounding areas. Students are to be enrolled in at least three accredited courses or registered for professional certification programs. Altrusa of Meredith currently offers the following scholarships on an annual basis:

Altrusa Meredith General Scholarship is for qualified candidates seeking to continue their education, re-entering the workplace or making a career change
Marian Touhey Scholarship and Dr. Jeanette Ritzenthaler Scholarship as educators and past Altrusans, these scholarships are available to qualified candidates continuing their educations or pursuing advanced degrees with a primary focus in teaching or library sciences
Jaclyn E. Lapoint Scholarship is for qualified candidates seeking to continue their education, re-entering the workplace or making a career change
Steven R. Bennett Scholarship for First Responders is for qualified candidates working or living in Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough and Sandwich as firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMT) pursuing certification or advanced education in their field

Scholarships are intended for the following:

Individuals upgrading their job skills or acquiring skills for job re-entry (including but not limited to - LNA programs and re-certification programs).
Candidates enrolled for a minimum of three college credits at an accredited facility.
Graduated students.
Applicants attending trade schools or seeking professional certifications (including but not limited to - cosmetology programs and first responder certifications).

For questions and additional information, email Altrusa Club Treasurer, Cindy Day, cynthia.c.day@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to download the 2025 Altrusa Scholarship Cover Letter

CLICK HERE to download the 2025 Altrusa Scholarship Application

**PLEASE NOTE**

Completed application must be received by Monday, March, 31, 2025.

Completed applications for First Responders must be received no later than three weeks prior to start of program or when funds are due.

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