NSHSS Special Education Grant

Award:

Two (2) $1,000 grants

Eligibility:

Any high school educator* currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States or internationally.  

*We invite school social workers, counselors, homeschool educators, test prep professionals, teachers, administrators, etc. to register for free as an NSHSS educator and begin applying for NSHSS grants. 

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Grant Details:

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) is committed to supporting educators who work tirelessly to meet the diverse needs of their students. To help provide additional resources for inclusive learning environments, NSHSS is awarding two (2) $1,000 grants to high school educators to support classroom materials, assistive technology, adaptive learning tools, or other resources that help create meaningful learning opportunities for students with specialized needs. 

NSHSS Educators are eligible to receive one NSHSS grant per calendar year. 

Application Requirements:

  • Prompt response of 500-800 words to the following question:
    • Students in special education classrooms often benefit from specialized resources and individualized learning tools. What are 1 to 2 specific ways this grant will help you better support students with diverse needs? What specific tools, strategies, or resources would you use to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment? 
  • Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional but strongly encouraged)
  • Color headshot
  • Professional resume
  • Principal/Administrator recommendation
Application Opens: March 18, 2026
Closing Date: August 19, 2026 by 11:59PM (EST)

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