April 2006 NEXT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE ACADEMIC PAPER AWARDS: 05.01.06 Partner News Visit our partner pages for important member information National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) - Scholarship Deadline May 15, 2006! The National Society of High School Scholars and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) have joined forces to encourage members of NSHSS to pursue leadership development. NOLS is the premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership, offering courses in the world's most spectacular wilderness settings. NSHSS members receive an automatic $150 partial scholarship for NOLS summer courses as well as a program application fee waiver in recognition of the academic and leadership contributions they already make at their schools and in their communities. Additionally, NOLS offers two complete program scholarships for NSHSS members. Click here for details. Institute for International Sport The Institute for International Sport invites all members of the NSHSS to participate in the famed 2006 World Scholar-Athlete Games (WSAG), heralded as the most unique sport and cultural event in the world. The Games, administered by the Institute, will be held on the campus of The University of Rhode Island and in Newport, Rhode Island, from June 24 - July 2, 2006, and will bring together more than 2,000 talented scholar-athletes and scholar-artists from over 160 countries, and all 50 U.S. states. Tens of thousands of nominations from around the world will be received, so all interested NSHSS members are encouraged to act early and send in the application form as soon as possible. For an application, please call 401-874-5088 or email wsag@internationalsport.com. More complete information can be found on the website. (Please include cover note with application indicating that you are an NSHSS scholar.) International Youth Democracy Summit - Scholarship Deadline May 5! NSHSS Partner Presidential Classroom offers an exciting new opportunity--the International Youth Democracy Summit, where you can explore Jamestown and develop your leadership skills at the University of Virginia. The International Youth Democracy Summit will bring together a select group of bright, diverse, and committed young leaders from around the world for an educational, interactive experience in democracy and leadership. Travel back 400 years to discover how Native American, European, and African cultures contributed to modern democratic ideals. Hear from leading historians. Explore native and colonial villages at Jamestown and Williamsburg as well as Jefferson's plantation home at Monticello, and lodge and learn at his University of Virginia. Please visit the IYDS website at to apply. Scholarship applications must be received by May 5, 2006. Program applications must be received by May 26, 2006. Contact information: Headquarters International Youth Democracy Summit c/o Presidential Classroom 119 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone (Toll Free): 1-800-441-6533 Local: 703-683-5400 Fax: 703-548-5728 E-mail: iyds@presidentialclassroom.org IN THIS ISSUE: IMPORTANT DATES MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS MEMBER SHOWCASE COUNCIL CORNER HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT PARTNER NEWS BRAIN GAMES - WIN PRIZES BACK TO MAIN PAGE MEMBER CONNECTION Connect with other members in the NHSSS forums. Chat with members from around the globe. Visit the Member Connection section.