Scholarship Deadlines

  • August 1, 2005 - Deadline to apply for the NSHSS/Presidential Classroom Scholarship ($750.00). Download the application here: Application

  • November 30, 2005 - Deadline to apply for NSHSS Academic Scholarships online in the member area of the website. See information at www.nshss.org/scholarships

    NEW Scholarship - Projects Abroad http://www.projects-abroad.org/
  • December 31, 2005 - Deadline to apply for free Projects Abroad program scholarship.

    Projects Abroad and The National Society of High School Scholars have teamed up to offer a scholarship for up to a three month placement in any of Projects Abroad's 16 destination countries, including but not limited to Russia, Peru, South Africa, China, and Thailand The scholarship is open to any member of the NSHSS-- for more information see www.nshss.org/scholarships

    "We are excited to continue expanding our relationship with the NSHSS - it is a pleasure to work with an organization that shares so many of our values. We both believe that young people can play a positive role in the world, encourage development in one another, and push themselves to remarkable levels of maturity and insight. All that they need is a chance to do so."
    -Tom Pastorius, Vice President of Projects Abroad

    Please visit FastWeb to search for more scholarships. The members-only site of the NSHSS also has other scholarship resources.
     

    Upcoming
    Academic Papers winners for 2005 will be announced next month.

    New Student Council Members for 2005-06 will be announced in the next "Scholar's Journal."

    Members can submit articles by July 1, 2005. Guidelines: Click Here.  View past issues: Click Here

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    Katherine Van Schaik and Anya Rasulova with members at NSHSS Harvard event

    A Short Manual for Soon-to-be-college-freshmen
    Anya Rasulova, NSHSS Student Council and Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship Recipient
    Brown University '08

    Let me guess: you are full of anxieties and expectations! Now (hopefully) after getting that acceptance letter and making your commitment to attend your future school, you daydream about what it will be like. You are not alone. You are about to face a major change and transition in your life, and it is normal to feel that way. Do not get stressed out if you have not decided on your major; fewer than half of incoming freshmen know their future career paths and more than half end up changing their minds sometime during their undergraduate experience. Take your time to explore new things, see yourself in new lights, and try out things that you have never thought of before. Read the rest here...
     

    Facing Challenges at College
    Katherine Van Schaik, NSHSS Student Council and Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship Recipient
    Harvard University '08

    I've found that most study skills from high school apply to college as well. To succeed, you need to read and understand the course material, clarify any problems with the teacher or professor, do your homework, and avoid procrastination. Of course, these are all things that NSHSS members already know. What I didn't know going into college was that the college lifestyle presents two major obstacles which make it more difficult to maintain good study habits: there's more going on, and you'll have more free time. Read the rest here...


    Connect with other members in the NSHSS forums. Chat with members from around the globe. Visit the Member Connection Section.
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    Angela Cheng
    Henderson, Nevada
    Ed W. Clark High School

    I will major in Human Biology/Biomedical Computation and International Relations at Stanford University in the fall. Afterwards, I plan to attend medical school and become an epidemiologist involved in both research and Doctors Without Borders.

    Samahndi Cunningham
    Inglewood, Califiornia
    Susan Miller Dorsey High School

    As a cancer survivor I would like to raise the awareness of cancer research. "Carpe Diem!"

    Olutope A. Omosegbon
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Pike High School

    I am a caring, compassionate person ready to tackle the world and make a change for the betterment of humankind. I am a native-born Nigerian and the eldest daughter of two wonderful parents.

    Keith Allen Rufo
    Weslaco, Texas
    Valley Grande Academy

    We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.

    Tanasha Zackery
    Mesquite, Texas
    Poteet High School

    Obstacles should be considered stepping stones to success.


    Visit the NSHSS Scholar's store and check out our selection of great recognition items like honor cords and lapel pins, available only to members. Shop in the member section of the web site or print out an order form.


    NTHS Executive Director Allen Powell with NSHSS Chair Claes Nobel at member event at Southwest Airlines HQ in Dallas

    National Technical Honor Society
    The National Society of High School Scholars is proud to partner with The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS ). NTHS is committed to being the leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education and creating significant occupational opportunities for America's top workforce education students. NTHS and NSHSS have joined forces to recognize excellence.

    NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Over 2000 schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories are affiliated with the Society. NSHSS Advisory Board Chair Clase Nobel is pleased to agree that "NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace."
     


    NSHSS has formed a partnership with the publisher of My College Guide, a publication geared toward high-ability, college-bound high school students who have just begun their college search. The publishers will provide members of NSHSS with a free copy, either in a print or electronic format, of its next edition upon request. Members can begin their college search now by exploring the My College Guide web site and by requesting FREE college information online. There is plenty of useful advice including senior pitfalls, college advice from admissions professionals, and planning for all aspects of college life.

    For more information on NSHSS partners and member benefits they offer, please visit our Partners Page. Find out about the Institute for international Sport (ISA), the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), People to People Student Ambassadors Program, and Presidential Classroom.


    Note on College Costs

    Are you curious about which colleges are the most expensive? As college costs continue to skyrocket, you might be interested in seeing a list of the ten most expensive schools in the U.S. this past year, according to the "Chronicle of Higher Education." These figures reflect tuition only and do not include room, board, books, or other expenses.

    A good source for free college financial aid information is FinAid: http://www.finaid.com/

    Top Ten Tuition Costs
    College 2004-05 Tuition
    Landmark College, Vermont $36,750
    Sarah Lawrence College, New York $32,416
    Kenyon College, Ohio $32,170
    Trinity College, Connecticut $31,940
    George Washington University, Washington D.C. $31,700
    Hamilton College, New York $31,656
    Bowdoin College, Maine $31,656
    Wesleyan University, Connecticut $31,650
    Columbia University, New York $31,472
    Colgate University, New York $31,440


    Scholar's Think Tank
    The Voice of Youth

    Last month, we asked students how they are spending the summer, and 54% of respondents indicate that they are working and 25% are taking academic classes as well. You might enjoy taking a little time from your busy summer schedules checking out "The Scholar," a new reality TV show in which 10 star students from disadvantaged backgrounds compete for a full college scholarship. These high school seniors participate in individual and team competitions and personal interviews with the judges, who are college admissions professionals. To catch up on the competition and contestants, click here. "The Scholar" airs on ABC on Mondays at 8 p.m. EST, and you can vote here for the candidate that you think will land the scholarship. The show's website also provides some useful college admission information.

    For an opportunity to win a free NSHSS t-shirt of your choice, send us the name of the student you think will win. Any time before the series ends, you can email editor@nshss.org with your name and member number, and the name of the student you pick to win "The Scholar." Enter only once. We will hold a drawing of all correct answers after the end of the series and will contact the winning entry member for shirt size and selection. See shirts in the Member Store.