2,000,000
Dollars
In Scholarships Awarded Annually
1,700,000
Young Scholars
In Our Member Community Since 2002
40,000
Educators of Distinction
Recognized Worldwide
Join Our Community
of Educators
Educators like you are crucial to the success of our young scholars. NSHSS salutes the achievements of outstanding educators who have helped students reach their potential. Join the NSHSS community to nominate students for membership, apply for educator grants, attend special events, and more.
Apply for one of the many NSHSS grant opportunities to help defray the costs of educational conferences, supplies, field trips, and more.
Join NSHSS students, partners, and fellow educators at exclusive NSHSS events around the world.
From the NSHSS Educator of the Year awards to grant recipients, we celebrate and recognize the educators who have made a difference in the lives of today’s young scholars.
WHAT NSHSS CAN MEAN FOR YOUR STUDENTS
Don’t take our word for it! Hear directly from some of the NSHSS esteemed Educators of Distinction. NSHSS is a distinguished academic honor society, committed to recognizing and serving the highest-achieving student scholars in more than 26,000 high schools across 170 countries. With access to $2 million in scholarships annually, educational resources and a network of more than 1.7 million exceptional peers spanning high school to college and career, NSHSS scholars embody academic dedication and outstanding leadership in their schools, workplaces and communities.
Hear what some of our esteemed Educators of Distinction say about NSHSS.
RECOGNIZING YOUNG SCHOLARS
Students who join NSHSS become members for life. A one-time membership fee of $75 grants them access to scholarship opportunities and much more.
Scholarships
NSHSS awards over $2 million in exclusive scholarships each year.
COLLEGE PREP
NSHSS college fairs help students prepare for a successful college transition.
PROGRAMS
Leadership programs teach students critical skills to help them achieve their goals.
EVENTS
NSHSS member events in the US and abroad connect young scholars with their peers.
CAREER PREP
Our partners offer valuable, real-world skills through internships and more.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Students can save money on textbooks, test prep programs, and more.
EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
SOFIA GONZALEZ
2019 Top Educator of the Year
Morton East High School, Cicero, Illinois
Christine Fryer
2018 Top Educator of the Year
MLK- Educational Campus High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice, New York, New York
Joyce Kim
2017 Top Educator of the Year
Prospect High School, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Exclusive Educator Grants
NSHSS is proud to offer grant opportunities, special discounts, access to conferences, and more to teachers and educators.
DECA Chapter Advisor Grants
A leadership award to recognize two outstanding contributions of DECA advisors who consistently demonstrate their commitment to preparing students for success in college and in life. Two $1,000 awards.
Advanced Placement Teacher Grants
$500 grants to support Advanced Placement instruction in any subject. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of Advanced Placement courses.
IB Teacher Grants
$500 grants open to teachers in International Baccalaureate programs. Funds may be used for supplies, materials, field trips or other resources to enhance the delivery of International Baccalaureate courses.