Join other NSHSS members in Washington, D.C., at Presidential Classroom, an extraordinary academic and leadership development program for outstanding high school students. NSHSS and Presidential Classroom have joined together to promote and recognize academic excellence and leadership. Presidential Classroom 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.
Presidential Classroom has announced the Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Leadership, awarded to high school students (sophomores, juniors & seniors) who demonstrate academic excellence, a record of service, and leadership potential. Students must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students chosen for this honor will receive a full scholarship that covers tuition and travel costs to any Summer 2007 Presidential Classroom program. Go to www.presidentialclassroom.org for more information or call 1-800-441-6533.
NSHSS members are strongly encouraged to apply for this prestigious scholarship. As a reminder, NSHSS members already receive a $100 tuition discount to any Presidential Classroom program. Please write “NSHSS” at the top of your application to receive this tuition discount.
For nearly four decades, students have attended Presidential Classroom’s programs gaining knowledge, insight and experience from this opportunity. Presidential Classroom offers week-long civic education programs to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from across the United States and around the world. Students are given unprecedented access to the federal government and the leaders who shape public policy. Students will interact with Washington insiders, including Members of Congress, presidential appointees, senior military officials, journalists and top business leaders; students will also visit the United States Congress in action and debate key issues with their peers. Go to www.presidentialclassroom.org for more information or call 1-800-441-6533.