NSHSS Scholarship recipients Nathaly Hewawasam, Cynthia Scott, Michael Atlas, Ursula Dilley, and Robert Eslick with Claes Nobel at Scholar’s Day in Washington, D.C.
NSHSS is continually expanding its scholarship opportunities for members to help fulfill its mission of recognizing academic excellence and encouraging members to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. This year we have awarded more than $100,000 in college scholarships. Please visit our website for our 2007 recipients.
Our next scholarship deadline is November 30, 2007—for the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships and National Scholar Awards. There is one application for both scholarships. To complete the online application, log in to the member area of the website and select the “scholarship” tab once you are logged in. The application is the first step in the process. This preliminary application is tied to your member record, so make sure that your member profile in the member area is accurate, particularly, your contact information, graduation date, and grade point average. Semifinalists will be selected from the applications submitted after the deadline and notified by mail. Those selected will be requested to submit additional material, including transcript, personal statement, and educator recommendation. The scholarship committee will award both Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships of $5,000 and National Scholar Awards of $1,000 from the pool of semifinalists. Winners are selected based on the strength of their academic record, demonstrated leadership, and service activities.
Other NSHSS scholarships include:
- Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Award - $1,000 annual deadline - February 1
- Academic Paper Awards - $250 annual deadline - May 1
- Presidential Classroom Public Service Scholarship for NSHSS Members $750 - annual deadline - August 1
- Griffith College Scholars—Scholarships for NSHSS Members sponsored by Griffith College Dublin (funds may be used at any university of the recipient's choice) - $1,000 annual deadline - April 30
In 2006, NSHSS Chair Claes Nobel delivered the commencement speech to the graduates of the School of Law at Griffith College in Dublin, Ireland. Griffith College, the largest private university in Ireland, is also funding five $1,000 scholarships for NSHSS members interested in global issues. The application will be posted on the website soon.
Summer Educational Partner Program Scholarships
- National Honors Convocation Program Scholarships for NSHSS Members
- National Outdoor Leadership School Program Scholarships for NSHSS Members
- Presidential Classroom Program Scholarships or NSHSS Members
- Projects Abroad Scholarship for NSHSS Members
Selected Sources for Scholarship Information
Be sure to apply for other scholarships. Excellent sites for free customized scholarship searches include FastWeb and Scholarships.com.
The Gates Millennium Scholars application process is now open and the deadline is December 31, 2007 for all paper applications and January 11, 2008 for all online applications.
Additionally, review the websites of the colleges that you are interested in for scholarships that the schools offer and review these sites:
- Coca-Cola scholarships—apply online by October 31, 2007 - https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
- United Negro College Fund - http://www.uncf.org
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund - http://www.hsf.net
- International Student Scholarships - http://www.iefa.org
- Type of Scholarships - http://www.financialaidtips.org/major_scholarships.htm
- Scholarship Essay Help - http://www.financialaidtips.org/writing_scholarshipessay.htm
Scholarship Searching Secrets, Edition III.
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'Scholarship Searching Secrets," a tremendously useful overview of tips, advice, and tools available to parents and students searching online for scholarships and financial aid. It also covers information about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, that all college-bound students must submit to apply for financial aid each year (including students already in college applying for financial aid). This guide was compiled by Christopher S. Penn of FinancialAidPodcast.com.
SPIDO, the State Policy Issues Database Online, sponsored by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. You can search this database by state for critical information on student financial aid, tuition and fees, residency requirements, and other relevant policies regarding colleges in your particular state.
MEMBER CONNECTION
Connect with other members in the NSHSS forums. Chat with members from around the globe. Visit the Member Connection section.