NSHSS enjoys partnerships with educational organizations that provide valuable information, assistance, and programs to our members. NSHSS values partnerships as a means for connecting our members to the best resources and these partnerships represent an important part of our organization. For more information on NSHSS partners and member benefits they provide please visit our Partners Page.
Take Advantage of Summer Programs
We love to hear from our members about their experiences with summer programs that enrich their lives, from travel to internships to volunteer work. Check out summer opportunities with our partners; we encourage you to continue to take advantage of these. Here are some fundraising tips to help make your adventure a reality.
National Honors Convocation
NSHSS has partnered with the National Honors Convocation. National Honors Convocation was founded by successful professionals in the fields of business, law, medicine, and television and film. These extraordinary individuals share a strong passion for their careers and a desire to help exceptional youth achieve similar goals. NHC offers NSHSS members and other honor students the opportunity to attend programs in these career fields or in leadership. Your membership in NSHSS pre-qualifies you academically for the NHC program of your choice and NHC offers two scholarships exclusively for NSHSS members. NHC is proud to offer a comprehensive scholarship program for students who require financial aid to take advantage of this great opportunity. Summer programs are held June 18-27 and June 30-July 9 at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles or July 26-August 4 at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Visit the NHC website for more information or call toll-free at 866-856-6819. Educators please visit the educator section of the NHC website for information about nominating your outstanding students for this experience.
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Scholarship Deadline April 1, 2007 (apply at
www.nols.edu)
The National Society of High School Scholars and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) encourages 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. NOLS also offers a program scholarship for NSHSS members. Read about Brennan Eberle’s
Alaskan adventure sponsored by NOLS in 2006.
Presidential Classroom
Presidential Classroom is a very popular program with our members. There is still time to apply for the summer program and to receive the NSHSS discount. The summer program deadline is April 6, 2007. In addition, NSHSS member who attend a Presidential Classroom program can apply for a $750.00 college scholarship. The deadline for this scholarship is August 1, 2007. Presidential Classroom/NSHSS Public Service Scholarship Application
PC is an extraordinary academic and leadership development program for outstanding high school students. It is the nation's premier civic education program offering unprecedented access to the federal government and the people who shape public policy. During each week-long program, students from the United States and abroad interact with Washington insiders, observe Congress in action, visit the renowned sites of our nation's capital and debate key issues with their peers. NSHSS members receive $100 tuition discount to any Presidential Classroom program; contact PC directly to receive the discount.
Projects Abroad
Some of your fellow Society members will be going to places like Nepal to teach English and serve the community there. NSHSS partner, Projects Abroad offers opportunities to ‘plug in’ to ongoing projects. Volunteer programs operate in seventeen different countries around the world.
You join a program in operation, so the duration of your service is more flexible. Projects Abroad is for everyone seventeen and over. NSHSS member Kristy Gonyer of Hill City, South Dakota, received the 2006 Projects Abroad full program scholarship to volunteer with conservation projects in Peru. This summer, member Jennifer Zhu, of Downers Grove, Illinois, has received a full program scholarship for the Business Experience in China program, and Casey Czajka, of Richmond, Virginia, has received a program scholarship to participate in the Senegal Teaching Program. You can still sign up for 2007 and receive the NSHSS member discount. For your member coupon, log in to the member area and select the “Documents” tab to print your coupon. Be sure to print this out to submit it with your application.
To apply for a program scholarship for 2008, The 2008 Projects Abroad scholarship application is now online. The next scholarship deadline is December 31, 2007. NSHSS members, including those in college, are eligible for special discounts and can apply for scholarships.
Australia Adventure
July 8-18, 2007
We are pleased to offer this Australian adventure again for the summer of 2007 for NSHSS members. The dates are July 8-18, 2007. Mr. Nobel will be on hand, leading discussions and interacting with NSHSS members. Opportunities for travel and adventure are scheduled including a trip to the Great Barrier Reef July 15th through 18th. Come and explore one of the natural wonders of the world, develop your leadership potential, spend time with fellow NSHSS members, and learn directly from one of our time's most renowned environmental leaders. For more information, contact Gloria Smith. Information, application, and photos are on the website. You can read about last summer's trip in the Fall 2006 Scholar's Journal.