GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal program funded through the U.S. Department of Education. The goal of GEAR UP is to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education or training. The Berlin Middle High School class of 2023 is a part of the GEAR UP grant in New Hampshire.
These seniors celebrated at the scholarship ceremony for GEAR UP at the State House, in Concord, on May 16th.
They are all planning to attend NH colleges/universities where they will each receive a $7,000 scholarship from the program, by staying in-state for undergraduate education.