NH Potential Meets Opportunity
The Greater Manchester Black Scholarship Foundation is committed to the future of our youth by awarding scholarships to first-time college entrants who may be underprivileged yet worthy New Hampshire students, regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin.
| Scholarships Over 300 scholarships awarded to NH students. | Fundraising Fundraising includes sponsorships, events, and more. |
| Events Our annual banquet recognizes scholarship winners and donors. | Sponsors & Volunteers Our sponsors and friends have graciously donated year after year. |
| Board Members Over 30 board members and volunteers to support our mission. | Special Awards We recognize our founders through special ‘in memoriam’ awards. |
2026 Scholarship Applications
With pride, GMBSF has awarded over 300 scholarships since 1974. We will be accepting 2026 applications starting February 15th. You have the power to take your education to the next level!
Our History
The Greater Manchester Black Scholarship Foundation (GMBSF) is the realization of a dream, a father’s dream that took form in 1974, when its founder Lionel W Johnson and a group of people who shared that dream officially organized.
The first elected officers were: Frank Bishop Jr, Athenia Jones, Lionel W Johnson, and Vanessa L.M. Johnson. Other trustees were Inez Bishop, Adelaide Dodge, Hilda Fleisher Peter Flood, George Hause, Kevin McAdams, Henry McLaughlin, James Reynolds, Madeline Sachez, Edward Shapiro, Rabbi Arthur Starr, and Mervin Weston.
In addition, the Freeland Family was instrumental in GMBSF Fund Development.
Our Sponsors
The Trustees of the Greater Manchester Black Scholarship Foundation thanks all its sponsors, supporters, and friends who donate funds to this greater cause and assist our students in creating a better life for themselves.
