Have plans for the summer? Travel to Australia and participate in a weeklong leadership program at one of the top universities in Australia, The University of Melbourne!  The July program scholarship selection is complete, but NSHSS members can still attend and receive a 10% discount on the program tuition.  You can apply for the Liberal Arts, Social Justice, or Fine Arts streams. Read more about this incredible experience from 2012 scholarship recipient Steven Ryan Jacobus, in "A Week to Remember."

The University of Melbourne sponsored a video competition for NSHSS members for the 2013 leadership program scholarship, and has announced the finalist and four semi-finalists for this year.  The first prize winner receives a full tuition scholarship, and the semi-finalists receive a half-scholarship. Congratulations to these top applicants. Please check out their videos linked below.

Joshua Collins, Canyon, TX - First Prize
Stephanie Moore, Rockville, MD
Sharmila Paul, Carmel, IN
Eva Lia Pedriglieri, Margate, FL
Taylor Russell, Hiram, GA

To apply, review the programs and apply on the Trinity College website.  NSHSS members who are 14-17 years old by the first day of the program dates and who are U.S. or Canadian citizens can apply.  Make sure to indicate on the application that you are an NSHSS member to receive the discounted tuition.

Programs and Dates:
Liberal Arts - Psychology, Media, & Communications Program - June 30-July 7, 2013
Leadership for Social Justice Program - July 7-14, 2013
Fine Arts Program - July 7-July 14, 2013

NSHSS presents its 2013 NSHSS Scholar Career Survey results charting the preferences and attitudes of its members in the area of career choices, employers, workplace environment, technology, and communications. The Career Survey provides insight into the career expectations and aspirations of our high school and college students, as well as young professionals. Each year, these findings are used by companies and organizations to gain better insight into the minds of the millennial generation. The survey respondents continue to rank medical and health-related fields as their number one choice of major and career, tending to view these careers as socially important and fulfilling.

NSHSS presents these results throughout the year at corporate conferences. NSHSS members recently participated in a panel discussion, in Atlanta, GA, at the 2013 Institute for Leading Diversity and Inclusion, attended by over 500 corporate executives. The NSHSS session explored ways that diverse generations can work together and optimize young talent. NSHSS members did an outstanding job representing NSHSS and expressing their views on bringing innovative solutions to the workplace, following their passions, striving for a work/life balance and contributing to the betterment of the world. NSHSS thanks the following panelists for an outstanding job in representing NSHSS and their peers on the panel:

— Brandon Espinosa, Cornell University, 2011, NSHSS

— Colin Marts, Harvard University 2016

— Summer Sanders, DeKalb School of the Arts, 2014

— Morgan Vazquez, Fordham University, 2013

— Santi Wong, Fordham University, 2010, JP Morgan Chase—

 Hal Zhao, Georgia Tech University, 2014

NSHSS members are afforded with an unprecedented opportunity to attend the MLB Diversity Business Summit, co-hosted by Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros, on June 18-19, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. 

This sports employment and business opportunity career and trade fair provides job seekers with a unique opportunity to network directly with decision-makers for employment and business opportunities at Major and Minor Clubs, as well as those from MLB media outlets.  The event includes a keynote speech by Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, league-wide networking, access to exhibits, workshops and executive roundtable discussions.  This memorable day concludes with an evening reception at Minute Maid Park and the Houston Astros versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

“Diversity is essential to our sport and remains a core priority of Major League Baseball,” said Commissioner Selig. “Major League and Minor League rosters reflect players of many different backgrounds through our game. Away from the field, the MLB Diversity Business Summit is a key platform, allowing us to offer unprecedented networking access to talented individuals who are interested in baseball careers and business opportunities.”  

MLB strongly encourages interested job seekers to register quickly as space is limited.  Visit www.mlb.com/diversitysummit to register and see the full schedule of events during the MLB Diversity Business Summit. The Job Seeker registration fee is $75.  Attendees are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals. 

The partnership with Major League Baseball also includes a potential opportunity for NSHSS new high school graduates, college students, and college graduates to compete for a scholarship that includes reimbursement of the $75 registration fee. All Summit registrants may be eligible for possible exploratory interviews.  Thirty scholarships will be awarded to NSHSS members!

To apply visit: www.nshss.org/scholarships.  The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 10, 2013. 

The MLB Diversity Business Summit is open to any interested job seeker, so if you have friends who are interested in attending the Summit, please refer them to www.mlb.com/diversitysummit. 

 Scholars, this opportunity is not to be missed!