The National Society of High School Scholars

Partnerships
NSHSS proudly 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.

Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has partnered with NSHSS to advance global leadership among young scholars and has established the Abercrombie & Fitch Global Diversity & Leadership Scholar Awards. The worldwide competition is based on essay submissions from NSHSS members exploring their perspectives on the theme of diversity and inclusion. Submissions are judged on ingenuity and quality and scholarships will be awarded each year to the top candidates. “In a world so connected by commonalities yet sometimes divided by differences, this partnership is exciting because it creates a platform where tomorrow’s leaders--from around the world--can provide a thoughtful perspective on why it is important to embrace differences,” said Todd Corley/VP Diversity & Inclusion, Abercrombie & Fitch. “It provides us a unique opportunity to identify the type of talent we need to help grow our brands domestically and internationally; we are able to support the growth and development of tomorrow’s leaders through scholarship and education.” Guidelines and application are on the website.

Boy Scouts of America
The National Society of High School Scholars signed a formal partnership agreement with the Boy Scouts of America on March 11th, 2004, at the BSA headquarters in Irving, Texas. This partnership aims to utilize the Venturing and Explorer programs of the BSA to provide additional benefits to both male and female NSHSS members in leadership development and career exploration. This partnership will also allow BSA leaders to nominate eligible students for membership in the NSHSS. Mr. Nobel said, "The National Society of High School Scholars is proud to partner with the Boy Scouts of America. There are many opportunities for the fine young men and women of NSHSS to get involved in exciting programs and career exploration through BSA Venturing and Explorers. The Boy Scout tradition of excellence and service is a wonderful fit for our mission of bringing the best students together from around the world."

Roy Williams, Chief Scout Executive (pictured here with Mr. Claes Nobel), says of the partnership, "The Boy Scouts of America has a long history of helping young men and women reach their fullest potential both inside and outside the classroom. We look forward to working with the National Society of High School Scholars to help the youth of our nation be the best they can be."

IBM
IBM translates advanced technologies into value for its customers through professional solutions and services businesses worldwide. IBM is partnering with NSHSS to establish an academic competition for NSHSS members: the Innovation to be Greener Awards. This global competition will be based on submissions from NSHSS members exploring their perspectives on pressing local environmental issues. This competition will identify ten finalistswho submit the most compelling concept papers on innovative solutions to problem they research. High school students who are members of NSHSS are eligible to compete. Each finalist will be assigned an IBM mentor through the IBM Academy of Technology. The top three finalists will be brought to IBM’s laboratories for interaction with top scientists and environmentalists.

Institute for International Sport

"I am both honored and thrilled to join in partnership with Claes Nobel and the National Society of High School Scholars to offer the opportunity to all NSHSS members to participate in the fourth World Scholar-Athlete Games. Together we stand united in our commitment to the recognition and shepherding of excellence in today's global youth community."

Dan Doyle, Founder & Executive Director, Institute for International Sport

A partnership has been forged between the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and the Institute for International Sport, through which all members of the NSHSS receive an automatic nomination to participate in the famed World Scholar-Athlete Games (WSAG), heralded as the most unique sport and cultural event in the world. The 2006 Games, administered by the Institute, were held on the campus of The University of Rhode Island and in Newport, Rhode Island, from June 24 - July 2, 2006, and brought together more than 2,000 talented scholar-athletes and scholar-artists from over 160 countries, and all 50 U.S. states. Currently, NSHSS members are invited to participate in the U.S. Scholar-Athlete Games to be held June 28-July 5, 2008, at the University of Rhode Island. Please read your special invitation to the Games.

2008 United States Scholar-Athlete Games

The reaction to Mr. Nobel's recent letter to NSHSS members, encouraging all of you to attend the 2008 United States Scholar-Athlete Games has been outstanding. NSHSS members have until June 6 to apply to this extraordinary event. Visit http://www.internationalsport.com/ussag/nshsshome.cfm, to apply online and receive immediate acceptance. Speakers include Mr. Nobel and General Colin Powell.

Over the past 65 years, Kaplan, the world leader in test preparation, has helped more than 3 million students achieve their educational and career goals. Their unparalleled test preparation courses provide students with expert teachers, proven score-raising strategies, and realistic practice materials. NSHSS has partnered with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which is providing scholarships for NSHSS members, as well as discounts on certain Kaplan products.

For over 15 years, My College Guide has been working with college-bound students across America. The publication and website has insightful articles geared towards academically talented high school sophomores and juniors. My College Guide is designed to assist students who are at the beginning of their search for the right college. The publisher of My College Guide, Cynthia S. Klenke, says that "We are thrilled to have partnered with NSHSS, and we look forward to working together to provide college-choice information to their members." The partnership also allows My College Guide to nominate eligible students for NSHSS membership. NSHSS members may order FREE college information through My College Guide at: www.mycollegeguide.org/request .

National Honors Convocation

NSHSS has partnered with the National Honors Convocation, founded by successful professionals in the fields of business, law, medicine, and television & 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 the career fields of business, law, medicine, or television & film. Each program begins with a dedicated leadership curriculum provided in partnership with Churchill Leadership. For more information, visit the website at http://www.honorsconvocation.org.

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
The National Society of High School Scholars and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) have joined forces in a new a partnership 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. More information.

"Founded by Claes Nobel, the mission of the National Society of High School Scholars is to recognize academic excellence and to encourage members to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. It's hard to imagine a better match for NOLS!"--Bruce Palmer, NOLS marketing director

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 wokforce education students. NTHS and NSHSS have joined forces to recognize excellence.

The National Vocabulary Championship

NSHSS is pleased to partner with the National Vocabulary Championship. GSN (Game Show Network) in partnership with The Princeton Review, presents the National Vocabulary Championship (NVC). The NVC is an initiative that aims to inspire students to expand their vocabularies and narrow the achievement gap. The program offers free educational resources, creates spirited competition through testing and game play, and awards more than $100,000 annually in college tuition and other prizes. Please visit www.winwithwords.com for more information and check out the first winner of this annual competition, an NSHSS member in our newsletter.

NU DELTA ALPHA

Dance Education Honor Society
NSHSS welcomes as an educational partner, Nu Delta Alpha, a national dance honor society, which is designed for dance education students, dance educators, and professional dancers to express their devotion to the art form by sharing, recognizing, and promoting dance education within schools and communities. Chapters are designated for middle through high school, college through professional levels, private studios, and preparatory and home schools. By promoting Nu Delta Alpha, the National Dance Association recognizes outstanding students and professionals internationally. An important mission of NDA is to expand the student vision of dance from self to the world by encouraging community service through activities such as the Dance for Health! Project and other programs that offer dance to students with disabilities, disadvantaged youth, and people of all ages. For more information visit the NDA National Dance Honor Society website or contact: nda@aahperd.org.

NSHSS members receive $100 tuition discount to any Presidential Classroom program. You must use the application included in NSHSS welcome packet for the discount, or you may download the application here.

NSHSS who attend a Presidential Classroom program are also eligible to apply for a college scholarship: Download Presidential Classroom/NSHSS Public Service Scholarship Application. (Deadline August 1 annually).

Don't miss out on this life changing experience. For more information, visit www.presidentialclassroom.org or call directly at 1-800-441-6533.

Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad offers volunteer opportunities in countries you may never expect to visit, where you can make a real difference right before your eyes. Projects Abroad offers NSHSS members and their families a 10% discount on all programs, even beyond graduation from high school and a scholarship competition for the cost of up to a three-month program. Scholarship application.
NSHSS member comments on their travels.