Award: Five (5) awards of $1,500
Eligibility: Any registered NSHSS Educator* that works with high school students in an academic capacity both in the US and 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.
Grant Details: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community." Despite the stigma surrounding mental illness, more individuals are sharing their stories and sparking conversations on the subject. NSHSS wants to aid educators in their positive efforts to spread awareness and affect change regarding mental health in their classrooms. NSHSS is giving five (5) high school educators $1,500 grants to provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources and curriculum to their classrooms.
Application Requirements:
- Prompt response of 500 words to the following question:
- Mental health is becoming a focus for Mental health is increasingly a crisis for young people in America today. If awarded this grant, describe the resources you would purchase and the benefit they would provide to your students.
- Mental health is becoming a focus for Mental health is increasingly a crisis for young people in America today. If awarded this grant, describe the resources you would purchase and the benefit they would provide to your students.
- Color headshot
- Professional resume
- Principal/Administrator recommendation
Closing Date: August 15, 2023 by 11:59PM
*Please note that closing time is in EST.
