NSHSS members have the opportunity to compete for four $5,000 scholarships to be awarded annually.  All high school members are eligible, with the exception of relatives of NSHSS staff members and relatives of scholarship reviewers.

 
Apply online by going to the member log in page and selecting the "scholarship" tab at the top.  You may update your scholarship application as many times as necessary prior to the deadline:  November 30, 2004.A minimum of 100 finalists will be considered for each scholarship. Selection of finalists is based on the following criteria:

Academic performance
Demonstrated leadership

School and extracurricular activities
Community service

Finalists are notified by mail and requested to submit an essay, photo, and school recommendation forms provided by the Society.  The scholarship committee bases its final decision on the strength of the student’s application and on the strength of the educator’s recommendations.

All scholarships are cash awards which can be used for educational purposes at any college of the recipient’s choice.  Scholarship checks will be made out to the university designated by the student.

2. National Scholar Awards

These are $1,000 awards given to selected finalists for the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships. The application process is identical to that for the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships. The number will vary based on the number and quality of finalists' applications.  Deadline: November 30, 2004.

3.  Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Award

This scholarship is for $1,000 awarded annually to an NSHSS member demonstrating outstanding commitment to community service and initiative in volunteer activities.  The annual deadline is February 1.  Click here for the application.

To learn more about Robert Sheppard, please click here.
 

4. Academic Paper Awards

All members have the opportunity to submit academic papers for scholarships for $250 awards. Deadline for submission is: May 1, 2005.

The number of awards will be determined by the quantity and quality of entries.

Requirements: Submit an academic paper that you have written as a junior or senior for a class assignment.  The paper must be a research paper, original essay, or analytical paper.  There is no minimum word or page requirement.  You may submit up to three separate papers. The following will not be accepted: creative writing, journal entries, computer programs, lab reports.

The paper must be accompanied this form verified by your teacher including the name of the course for which the paper was written, the nature of the assignment, and the date. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and/or download the form. You can get a free viewer here. 

Submit papers to: The National Society of High School Scholars, 2531 Briarcliff Road, Headquarters 115, Atlanta, GA, 30329, ATTN: Academic Paper Awards. Papers will not be returned. The academic papers will be used for scholarship selection only.

5. Scholarships Offered through NSHSS Partners
View the Partnerships pages for more details on each

Presidential Classroom
Presidential Classroom offers NSHSS members a $100 discount on programs as well as a chance at the following scholarships exclusively for NSHSS members.  Members must use the PC/NSHSS Member application to receive the discount.  This application is also available in the new NSHSS member kit and from Presidential Classroom.  Click here for the application.

NSHSS members can also compete for a tuition scholarship for a Presidential Classroom program ($1,200 value).  Instructions are on the program application.

NSHSS members who participate in Presidential Classroom can compete for a $750 academic scholarship to a college of their choice.  Click here for the scholarship application.

People to People Student Ambassadors Program
The Claes Nobel-People to People Student Ambassadors Program Scholarship is a tuition scholarship for one of the 5 summer leadership programs. The award covers the cost of the program; travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. People to People will refund any deposit paid by the student selected. The deadline is March 1, 2005 for the 2005 summer programs in order to include those students who will receive invitations in spring 2005 to the summer programs. The eligible programs include law, leadership, medicine, international diplomacy, and theater and the arts.

The comprehensive program tuition covers everything students will need once they arrive at the program, including accommodations, three meals a day, private motor coach transportation during the program, supervisory personnel, academic credit, all activities during the program and all course materials.  Click here for scholarship application.

Members may also apply for financial aid for these programs through People to People. The website is http://www.futureleaderssummit.org. The website also has information on raising funds from the student's community to help fund their participation.

Please visit FastWeb to search for more scholarships. The members-only site of the NSHSS also has other scholarship resources.

NSHSS is a Member Organization of the National Scholarship Providers Association.