Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Awards

We want to inspire our members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to community service and initiative in volunteer activities.  In honor of Robert P. Sheppard, who worked tirelessly with high school and college honor societies for over twenty years, awards of $2,500 and $1,000 are made to NSHSS members who embody his passion for volunteerism.  Read his article titled Living Successfully.

This scholarship is for $2,500 awarded annually to an NSHSS member demonstrating outstanding commitment to community service and initiative in volunteer activities.

Eligibility

All NSHSS high school members may apply for the Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Awards.     

Important Dates  

Applications are due by March 1, 2013.

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2012 Winners
First place winner: Alec Urbach, Roslyn Heights, NY, Roslyn High School
Finalists:
Connor Dantzler, Damascus, MD, College of William & Mary
Colby Lufkin, Vero Beach, FL, Hillsdale College
Mariah Pelton, Orland, FL, University of South Florida
Clarissa Schilstra, Ellicott City, MD, Duke University

 2011 Winners :
 First place winner: Sarah Cronk, Bettendorf, IA, Whitman College
 Finalists:
   Justin Churchman, El Paso, TX, Florida Institute of Technology
   Nielsen Dias, Miami, FL, The Ohio State University
   Mary McGlynn, Belleville, IL, Creighton University
   Sarah Williams, Pleasanton, CA, Scripps College

Winners are also posted in the NSHSS Monthly Updates.

Previous Winners

See previous scholarship winners.