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Take advantage of college scholarship opportunities to help you reach your potential and pay for college, international study abroad, summer programs, and even graduate school.

High school and college scholarships are available to all students in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more.

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! 

 Please read below for eligibility requirements along with the appropriate open and close dates for each scholarship. Check out the below programs frequently, as our programs open and close throughout the year. Please note that applicants may not win more than one scholarship per calendar year.

Have questions about scholarships? Check out our FAQ page HERE.

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2,000,000

Dollars

In Scholarships Awarded Annually

170

Countries

NSHSS Lifetime Members around the globe

23

Percent of NSHSS Members

First in their family to attend college

HELP FUND YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Take advantage of scholarship opportunities to help you reach your full potential and pay for college, international study excursions, summer programs, and even graduate school. NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more. Hear from our most recent scholarship winners and learn more about what NSHSS can do for you.

NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 02, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards for the Fiction category, three (3) $2,000 awards for the Poetry category

Eligibility: Rising high school student…

NSHSS Community College or Trade School Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 10, 2023

Award: Five (5) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: Students with high school graduation year of 2023 or earlier who are currently enrolled in or are pla…

John Lewis Good Trouble Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 12, 2023

Award: Three (3) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: Any and all NSHSS members and non-members alike, whether in high school or college.

Scholarship Detai…

NSHSS Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, and recently graduated 2023 seniors

…

NSHSS Film and Video Production Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027, and recently graduated 2023 sen…

NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards for photography, Three (3) $2,000 awards for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art

Eligibility: Rising high sc…

NSHSS Performing Arts: Theater Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, and recently graduated 2023 seniors w…

NSHSS Performing Arts: Music Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and recently graduated 2023 senior…

NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 13, 2023

Award: One (1) $1,000 award

Eligibility: Recently graduated seniors (Grad Year 2023) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated desire to major …

NSHSS Diversity Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 17, 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school

Scholarship Details:

To provide a school cul…

NSHSS Passion for Public Service Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Oct 20, 2023

Award: Five (5) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: High school and college students of all levels

Scholarship Details:
Public service can take many form…

NSHSS Student Athlete Scholarships

CLOSE DATE: Oct 27, 2023

Award: Ten (10) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027, and recently graduated 2023 seni…

NSHSS-DECA Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Jan 15, 2024

Scholarship Award: Three (3) $1000 awards

Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and who intend to pursue a college m…

Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Mar 15, 2023

OPENING NOVEMBER 2023

Award: Fifteen (15) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: High school seniors who identify as female with a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Sc…

NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Awards

CLOSE DATE: Mar 15, 2023

OPENING JANUARY 2024

Award: Ten (10) $500 awards

Eligibility: High school students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants may be U.S. or interna…

UC Berkeley's Pre-College Scholars Program Scholarship 2023

CLOSE DATE: Mar 15, 2023

Award: A scholarship to attend UC Berkeley's Pre-College Scholars: 8-Week Summer Residential Track

Eligibility Requirements: High School Rising …

NSHSS First Generation Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Mar 24, 2023

OPENING JANUARY 2024

Award: Five (5) $1,000 Awards

Eligibility: First generation college students of all levels 

Scholarship Details: First-g…

NSHSS Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Mar 24, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors, and college students all levels

Schol…

NSHSS STEAM Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Mar 30, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Ten (10) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in a STEAM field (science/medicine, tech…

United Planet Merit Scholarships

CLOSE DATE: Mar 31, 2023

Award: Please note there are 3 different scholarship opportunities: 

  1. One full scholarship for any Short-Term Volunteer Abroad and Internship A…

NSHSS 18 Under 18 Award

CLOSE DATE: Apr 06, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Eighteen (18) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: NSHSS Members that are U.S. residents and do not turn 18 until June 1, 20…

NSHSS Innovation in Technology Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Apr 06, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, juniors with a dedicated…

NSHSS College Freshman Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Apr 12, 2023

OPENING JANUARY 2024

Award: Two (2) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: College freshmen *enrolled in your first semester of college as of August 15, 20…

Outward Bound Costa Rica's Outdoor Explorer Scholarship 2023

CLOSE DATE: May 01, 2023

Outward Bound Costa Rica's Outdoor Explorer Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: NSHSS Members in high school, ages 14-18

Scholarship Award: A…

NSHSS-FBLA NLC Travel Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: May 09, 2023

Award: Six (6) $500 awards

Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who are FBLA members and eligible to attend the FBLA National Leadership…

Ambassadors of NSHSS Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: May 12, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Two (2) $1,000 award

Eligibility: NSHSS Ambassadors of all high school levels

Scholarship Details:
NSHSS Ambassado…

NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: May 15, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Fifty (50) $250 awards

Eligibility: High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors 

Scholarship Details:
NSHSS will r…

Your First Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: May 19, 2023

OPENING DECEMBER 2023

Award: Twenty (20) $500 scholarships

Eligibility: Students who have never before won a scholarship (within NSHSS or any o…

NSHSS Foundation + Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) Economics and Financial Literacy Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: May 29, 2023

Award: Two (2) $500 awards 

Eligibility: Any high school student (grad years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) in the United States. 

Scholarship Details…

Abercrombie and Fitch Your Personal Purpose Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Jun 05, 2023

Award: Ten (10) $2,500 awards, renewable for up to four years ($10,000 total) 

Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in Spring 2023

Schol…

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) STOKES Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Jun 30, 2023

CIA’s Stokes Scholarship Program was named in honor of the first African American congressman from Ohio, the Honorable Louis Stokes, who played a…

CIA STEAM Camp 2023

CLOSE DATE: Jul 07, 2023

NSHSS has an amazing opportunity for rising junior and senior high school members who are interested in STEAM Careers. The Central Intelligence A…

Greg Goff Leadership Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Jul 18, 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: 2023 High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship Details: In partnership with the NSHS…

NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Aug 01, 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: High school and college students, all levels, with a dedicated passion for conservation, sustainabili…

NSHSS Future Educators Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Aug 04, 2023

Award: Five (5) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: High school and college students of all levels

Scholarship Details:

Believing in education and the …

NSHSS James W. Lewis High School Global Leader Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Aug 05, 2023

Award: Five (5) $5,000 awards

Eligibility: High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher

Are you in college? Che…

NSHSS James W. Lewis Collegiate Global Leader Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Aug 05, 2023

Award: One (1) $5,000 awards

Eligibility: College students with a minimum 3.5 GPA or higher

Are you in high school? Check out our high school v…

Be More Fund

CLOSE DATE: Aug 15, 2023

Award: Ten (10) top awards of $10,000 each, and five (5) finalist awards of $1,000 each

Eligibility: Any NSHSS member, NSHSS Collegiate Council …

The Claes Nobel Legacy Awards

CLOSE DATE: Aug 25, 2023

Award: Five (5) $5,000 awards

Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in 2023 and current college freshmen who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and…

NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 04, 2023

Award: Five (5) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: High school or college students, all years

Scholarship Details:
Do you have a passion for bringing ab…

Speak Up! Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 04, 2023

Award: Five (5) $2,000 awards

Eligibility: High school juniors and/or seniors

Scholarship Details: NSHSS created the Speak Up! Scholarship for …

NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 08, 2023

Award: One (1) $1,000 award

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors (Grad Year 2023)/rising college freshmen with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who a…

NSHSS Collegiate Council Leadership Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 08, 2023

Award: Three (3) USD $1000 scholarships

Eligibility: NSHSS Collegiate Council Members with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher who demonstrate specif…

Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 18, 2023

Award: Ten (10) $1,000 awards

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027, and recently graduated 2023 seni…

NSHSS Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 25, 2023

Award: Top ten (10) winners will receive $5,000 scholarships, twenty (20) finalists will receive $1,000 scholarships 

Eligibility: NSHSS Members …

Communicorp See What's MORE Scholarship

CLOSE DATE: Sep 26, 2023

Award: Nine (9) $2,500 awards

Eligiblity: recently graduated high school seniors in 2023 and rising 2024 high school seniors, domestically or ab…

What Award Recipients Are Saying

I want to say how grateful and thankful I am for these scholarship funds. I promise I will not let you down with this scholarship. I will use it to pursue my career goal of becoming a doctor. I want to Thank You again for awarding me this scholarship. I thank all the staff at National Society of High School Scholars who chose me for this scholarship. NSHSS is the best, and I really gain a lot from being a member!
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Ashley Henry

University of Florida Class of 2027, NSHSS STEAM Scholarship

I am truly honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Claes Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship. Thank you to NSHSS for the generosity, which will allow me to further my education to become a nurse practitioner one day. With this scholarship, I will now be able to afford housing, tuition, and my school supplies. I will be forever grateful for the financial support provided by the Claes Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship. I will continue to work hard and prove that the financial investment made for my education has been worthwhile.
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Inaya Gray

Dillard University Class of 2027, Claes Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship

Thank you so much for this scholarship, I'm extremely honored to have received it, and it's going to help a lot this year (and help prevent me from going into debt for at least the next few years). I really appreciate everything NSHSS has done regarding scholarship applications and publicity surrounding the Notorious RBG Scholarship, so thank you again.
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Lillian Hertel

Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow Scholarship

Thank you so much for this award. Without receiving the NSHSS Mental Health Awareness Scholarship, I would not have been able to attend a four-year university. This scholarship gave me a lot of confidence in breaking first-generation barriers and will definitely help me financially. Thank you!
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Valeria Tinoco Perez

University of California, Davis class of 2026, NSHSS Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Dear NSHSS scholarship committee, Thank you so much for choosing me to be the recipient of your scholarship. I am very excited to attend Middle Tennessee State University and study pre-veterinary medicine. Once completed, my intent is to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and complete my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program. I have worked hard to shorten my college career through dual enrollment classes, but I still have at least seven years remaining and this will be greatly beneficial to me and my future. I greatly appreciate your generosity and hope you are able to continue this scholarship program for future generations of students in the years to come.
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Tyler Moses

Middle Tennessee State University class of 2026, NSHSS Your First Scholarship

I really appreciate everyone at NSHSS for considering me for this award. Finding the financial funds for college is incredibly stressful; I’m thankful for organizations like this one that help people like me find the funds to get an education that should be accessible to all. Thank you from my family.
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Aliyah Mastin

Georgia State University Class of 2026, NSHSS Performing Arts: Theater Scholarship

I believe the National Society of High School Scholars has impacted my life by encouraging me to pursue academic excellence that will eventually culminate in an improvement in global health services. As an aspiring oncologist, I intend join the research community in their work on stem cell research. I can certainly say that the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship is an essential contribution to this endeavor. To all potential members, the National Society of High School Scholars will provide you with an unparalleled network of opportunities for global improvement.
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Daniel Garcia

Rice University, Class of 2022, Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship

I am incredibly honored to be a recipient of the Claes Nobel Legacy Award. I greatly appreciate your support towards my academic endeavors. I look forward to pursuing my bachelor's in Agribusiness.
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Halie Kohl

Illinois State University Class of 2026, Claes Nobel Legacy Award

Thank you, NSHSS, for honoring me with this investment in my future education at Duke University. I am very grateful for being selected!
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Jordan Grabelle

Duke University Class of 2026, Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship

I am sincerely honored to have been selected for this scholarship opportunity. Thank you so much for your generosity that will go towards the cost of pursuing my degree in Engineering. I hope I can one day give back and provide financial assistance to students just as you have helped me.
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Anthony Tucker

Communicorp See What's MORE Scholarship

I am very thankful to NSHSS for helping me pursue my dreams in college as I major in Computer and Data Science. I will continue to advocate for those who have no voice and intertwine my passion for advocacy with my academic studies. I know I have the power to do so much good in my community and in the world.
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Annie Zhang

Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship

Thank you for your recognition and for this opportunity. I knew that college would be a challenge when I decided to move so far away from home and attend Florida Gulf Coast University but I did not expect to have such a hard time that I would have to consider dropping out to save my parents money and hardship. It has been harder than I thought, however I see this scholarship as a great motivation and sign to continue my education and to make my dreams reality. I promise I will do good with this investment that you have put into my education and the future. I am beyond grateful and appreciative!
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 Jessica Deal

Florida Gulf Coast University Class of 2026, NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship

I am incredibly grateful to receive the Aflac scholarship. After high school, there are few scholarships for students that are already in college; at least, there is little advertisement for college scholarships. However, college students like myself still need scholarships and support just as much as we did before we began college. This scholarship provides that exact support. Additionally, knowing that both NSHSS and Aflac believe in the importance of equipping current college students with financial support is encouraging.
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Alexis Jackson

NSHSS Collegiate Council, Washington University in St. Louis

The CIA STEM Camp was an amazing experience that helped me explore a new career path. Because of the camp, I am now considering becoming an engineer instead of a psychologist. Talking to the staff, especially the engineers, really inspired me! The agency members are all extremely kind and welcoming, they answered all our questions and explained their roles. I recommend applying for the Camp because you’ll meet interesting intelligence officers and network with other students. I was able to make friends from across the country and talk one-on-one with some of the CIA advisors who encouraged me to broaden my horizon. The camp was extraordinary; my thanks to NSHSS and the CIA for allowing me that opportunity.
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Hadaiya W

CIA STEM Camp Participant

I hosted a forum for girls who either came out of the foster care system or girls who were struggling with self-harm or self-love, and I talked to them and mentored them along with round table discussions. I personally was found under a stairwell when I was a young child, abandoned at birth. I was bullied a lot as a young child and I wanted to talk to other young girls who went through situations like mine because at one point I was really sad about it but I wanted to show them it was OK. Not only has NSHSS helped me further my education, it has also motivated me to continue my mission.
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Angel Thomas

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University class of 2022, Robert Sheppard Leadership Award

NSHSS has impacted my life by giving me unique opportunities to experience and explore career fields and work in environments that I would not have had the chance to explore otherwise. The STEM Camp was an experience that I will always remember, and is something unique that I guarantee I would not be able to do outside of NSHSS.
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Blake C

CIA STEM Camp Participant

NSHSS has always provided me with opportunities to excel in an academic atmosphere, and allowed me to pursue new routes I would not have otherwise discovered. I am so honored to have received the James W. Lewis Entrepreneur Scholarship, for my cosmetic business idea. By receiving this generous scholarship, I am able to invest into my future of creating a business, and share my dreams with the world. My recommendation to all future scholarship applicants is to ensure that a full effort is put into the application, and that you are very passionate about what you are sharing with the audience.
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Emily Wade

Northwest Nazarene University class of 2022, James W. Lewis Entrepreneur Scholarship

I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to NSHSS because, with your help, I am able to pursue a higher education. I will be attending University of California, Berkeley, one of the top 20 schools in the nation. I was admitted to one of their hardest and most academically rigorous majors, Biological Sciences. I look forward to pursuing a higher education to achieve my ultimate career goal as a military medical doctor. I also plan to attend the UC Berkeley School of Law to become an attorney as well to work on “pro bono” cases in order to help the overlooked or less fortunate in society. Thank you for this generous scholarship, I am proud to represent NSHSS.
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Helena Coloma

University of California, Berkeley, class of 2022, NSHSS STEM Innovation in AI/Robotics Award

I am so grateful for these years of NSHSS experiences. I have been awarded a full scholarship to participate as an ambassador in the prestigious Congress-Buderstag Youth Exchange Program funded by the US State Department, and I am studying abroad in Germany, where I am on the way to mastering my fourth language - Deutsche. I am a firm believer that languages are the tool to connect human beings, to expand my world view, and to appreciate cultural diversity. I was selected as a merit scholar at the University of Notre Dame majoring in Computer Science, and will stay committed to community service, which will have a lasting impact on the world.
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Selina Nie

University of Notre Dame class of 2023, Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship

It is an honor to be part of an organization as prestigious as the National Society of High School Scholars, an organization that empowers its members to reach for the stars and be catalysts of change. It's encouraging to have the support of an individual as prominent as Mr. Nobel, who sternly believes in the power of youth to use their knowledge and abilities to devise creative solutions to today's conundrums and foster a brighter tomorrow for all. Life is a circuitous path with many twists and turns, ups and downs, but the most important piece of advice is to stay true to yourself and the values that your family has bestowed upon you. Although you cannot control the daily challenges, you can control your effort and thus it is important to view obstacles as opportunities for growth. So embrace the challenge with a smile, grow and succeed, but ultimately use your abilities to give back and leave the world a better place than when you had initially found it.
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Yan Leyfman

Med School Student at Penn State College of Medicine and NSHSS Fellows Member

Tips for Applying for Scholarships

Get Good References

Pick references who are able to share about your extracurricular activities, college aspirations, and other activities and know you personally. Start cultivating relationships with educators who will make great references now!

Show Off On Your Resume

Your resume is your time to shine! Show off your best, most relevant experience, brag about awards and leadership positions, but be concise so nothing gets missed!

Write A Standout Essay

Make your personal essay stand out by being authentic and being yourself, show how investing in your education will impact your broader community through your own voice!
More Tips & Advice

NSHSS Scholarship FAQs

How do I apply for NSHSS scholarships?

If a member, sign in to your NSHSS member dashboard to access all scholarship applications.

Select “Set Up Your Password” if it is your first time signing in.

Once you are in your member dashboard, select “Apply for Scholarships” > "View All Current Open Scholarships."

If you are not a member, click on the "Apply Now" button for the scholarship program you are interested in to register an account in our system.

What steps do I take to apply for an NSHSS scholarship?

Start researching scholarships in advance. NSHSS scholarship opportunities are listed year-round on our Scholarships page. Select the scholarship that interests you to view the essay prompt and begin drafting your essay. A resume, transcript, educator recommendation, and a headshot are also typically required. You do not need to submit multiple transcripts, photos, and resumes. Once these are submitted, they may be used for any NSHSS scholarships you apply for. Once you submit the application online, you will be unable to edit your answers.

When should I apply for NSHSS scholarships?

All NSHSS members who are eligible for a particular scholarship regularly receive email updates listing upcoming scholarships that include eligibility information and the scholarship deadline. It is best to apply as soon as possible. Scholarship applications begin opening annually in the fall and throughout the winter and spring.

What are my chances of winning an NSHSS scholarship?

Scholarships are offered to students with interests in the arts and humanities, STEM fields, leadership, and more. Consider how closely your essay aligns with the essay prompt. The number of applicants for each NSHSS scholarship varies, so the most effective way to increase your chances of winning is to be selective and apply for scholarships best suited for you and your interests.

How can I maximize my efforts to attain scholarship funding with NSHSS?

Develop and maintain superb organizational skills. Routinely update your resume, and keep a headshot and transcript handy to plug into any scholarship when needed. You should only be creating the essay for each varying essay prompt. Do not try to fit a previously prepared college admissions essay or scholarship essay into a prompt for which it does not fit. The best essay will be one you create specifically for a particular scholarship essay prompt.

Visit our Scholarships Tips & Advice page for more scholarship tips from former NSHSS Scholarship Director Dr. Susan Thurman.

Are international students eligible to apply for NSHSS scholarships?

Yes, international students are eligible to apply for any NSHSS scholarship. 

Can NSHSS hold the scholarship award until the student has enrolled in college?

Yes, suppose a scholarship recipient is not yet enrolled in a college or university. In that case, the scholarship award will be held until they have and provided the information via the NSHSS Scholarship Acceptance Form.

*The student will need to mark on the acceptance form that they would like for the award to be held.

Can NSHSS scholarships be applied to any university?

Yes, NSHSS scholarships can be applied to any university in the United States and internationally. 

Is it possible to print and mail my scholarship application?

No. All applications must be submitted through the application portal. We do not accept applications submitted through any other means including email, fax or mail.

I requested my teacher to complete my recommendation. Why haven't they received the email?

If you use a teacher's school email address to request the recommendation, please ask permission to use their personal email. Unfortunately, our application platform has difficulty sending communication to school email addresses due to the school's firewall. If the teacher is uncomfortable using their personal email, suggest they complete the recommendation outside of school.

I have a typo or I submitted the wrong thing. Can I correct it?

No, you cannot make any edits or corrections once you submit your application. Please review your application in its entirety before submitting it.

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