The NSHSS commitment to equity, inclusion, and racial justice
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and the NSHSS Foundation are founded on the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today and every day, we stand with our members, parents, educators, colleagues, partners, and collaborators around the world to speak out against inequality and promote peace, understanding, and world betterment.
NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship
NSHSS will award five (5) students with a demonstrated passion for activism and advocacy $1,000 for their education. Are you passionate about bringing about social, political, or civil change in your community? Does a particular cause or idea have your attention? Do you hope to apply these skills to your college education? This scholarship will open again in 2025!
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NSHSS Diversity Scholarship
The NSHSS Diversity Scholarship of $2,000 recognizes five (5) high school students who have demonstrated a commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school, community, or workplace.
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NSHSS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Teaching Grant
These three (3) $1,500 grant opportunities are for educators who serve in rural areas or diverse student populations or are actively promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school or greater community. Applicants should provide their school’s demographics and explain how the funds will directly benefit their students. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of courses.
Click here for more informationNSHSS strives to build a diverse membership base representative of the worldwide student population which we aim to serve. Our fee waiver program ensures that no qualified student is denied membership on a solely financial basis.
It is our commitment that the membership fee and its payment never stands in the way of a qualified student becoming a member. We offer fee waivers for our lifetime membership to eligible high school students who may be experiencing financial hardship. More information about our fee waivers can be found here.
Jesulayomi Bello: NSHSS Diversity Scholarship Recipient
- Jesulayomi is incredibly passionate about inclusivity and has helped bring to life her school's first Black Student Union, which provides a space for people of color to connect and discuss important topics.
Leasly Diaz Beltre: Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient
- As a biracial, bilingual Latina, she is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and uses her experience as a first-generation American to help her community. Through the Waltham Partnership for Youth’s Windows and Mirrors Internship, Leasly helped create an art installation to increase the visibility and representation of minorities in her high school halls.
Devin Moore: NSHSS Diversity Scholarship Recipient
- Devin Moore is the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp, an anti-bullying organization. Through #RaceToSpeakUp, Devin educates the youth about bullying and empowers them to be upstanders. He was inspired to make a positive change after being racially cyberbullied in middle school. Devin knows that a person shouldn’t be tormented because of their skin color and is driven to make sure that it doesn’t happen to another kid.
History of Racial Inequality
- Glossary of Terms
- Source list of concrete data points on racial inequalities across sectors of American life
- Systemic Racism Explained: Video
How to Take Action for Racial Justice
- Letter from the Late Rep. John Lewis
- Comprehensive How to Be an Ally Guide
- Conditional Allyship
- Understanding the Difference Between "Black Lives Matter" and "All Lives Matter"
- Advocating for Change with Your Money: Webinar
- How to Have Supportive Conversations - INTENT vs. IMPACT
Today and every day, NSHSS stands with our members, parents, educators, colleagues, partners, and collaborators around the world to speak out against inequality and promote peace, understanding, and world betterment. NSHSS members, non-members, and educators gather virtually for the World Betterment Series How To Be An Advocate: conversations about social justice and what it means and takes to be an advocate or ally. Topics range from social justice to climate action to AAPI and LGBTQ+ allyship in these engaging, challenging, and productive sessions.
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