Be More Fund

Win a $10,000 Grant for your prototype, project, or non-profit

The NSHSS Be More Fund is a program set up to provide funding to NSHSS members and educators aspiring for world betterment. NSHSS co-founder Claes Nobel states, "I believe that the human race can be fundamentally better than it is, and students like you will be the ones to change the world to make it what it can be. You are the most formidable proponents of change."

NSHSS is a community of driven individuals who believe that enough is never enough. It is a network of over 1.7 million lifetime members from across the globe who believe in being the next agents of change and the next thought leaders. The Be More Fund celebrates and honors that. As part of the fund requirements, the top 50 applicants will be required to take part in a judged competition on November 13-14, 2020. This event will be a two-day virtual gathering with a panel of judges and mentors who will help the competing finalists hone and polish their presentation pitches to better their chances of earning one of the $10,000 grants. All competitors will leave the event even more inspired to continue their efforts to make the world a better place.

Award: 10 winners receiving $10,000 each

Eligibility: Any NSHSS member, NSHSS Student Council representative, NSHSS Fellow, or educator who has an established product, passion project, innovation, or non-profit 501(c)3 that contributes to world betterment.

Application Requirements: 

• Tangible product, project, or non-profit 501(c)3, including but not limited to:  
  • Proof of prototype
  • Proof of any patent or trademarks
  • Proof of non-profit
  • Any SOP, survey, or studies completed
• Project Proposal:  
  • In 500 words or less, what problem are you solving?
• Detailed business plan (proposal) for how you would use the money
  • The more detailed, the better... $10,000 is up for grabs, wow us!
• Community involvement illustrated in photos, video, or media placements – Proof of Concept 
  • Fundraising efforts
  • Website/social media
  • Science Fairs
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• Color headshot

Application Opens: August 4, 2020
Closing Date: October 1, 2020 11:59PM EST

*Please note that closing time is in EST.

Apply Here

The 40 finalists to take part in the judged competition November 13-14, 2020 will be notified of their status by October 15, 2020.