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Scholar's Day Atlanta 2025

Be Honored. Be More.

NSHSS members, families, educators, and partners were invited to be honored and recognized for their outstanding academic achievements in Atlanta, GA!

NSHSS members, families, educators, and partners joined us in Atlanta, Georgia, the hometown of the National Society of High School Scholars, for a two-day educational conference on November 7-8, 2025! This event featured several educational sessions, a college and career fair, networking opportunities, and the live competition between our Be More Fund finalists!

At Scholar's Day ATL 2025, members and their families learned more about all of the benefits of the NSHSS membership, including $2.5 million in scholarship opportunities yearly, access to an extensive network of university, educational, corporate, and government partners, and, of course, the lifetime network of fellow NSHSS members!

Friday & Saturday, November 7 - 8, 2025
Presser Hall & Gaines Chapel, Agnes Scott - Atlanta, GA
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Event agenda

Guests scanned their tickets and built their name badges!

Members met with and explored opportunities alongside corporate, educational, and government leaders representing renowned organizations and universities worldwide.

Scholar’s Day Atlanta 2025 kicked off with welcome messages from Tony Betton Jr., our NSHSS Fellows Emcee, and NSHSS President and Co-Founder Mr. James Lewis, followed by event announcements and more!

Attendees experienced the projects, prototypes, and nonprofits selected to compete live before a panel of judges in the shark-tank-style NSHSS Be More Fund Competition for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grants or one of five $1,000 grants! Afterwards, they heard the closing remarks before splitting off to the member party and parent session for the remainder of the evening.

Students concluded the night and let loose with fellow members at a party just for you! Music and games came together to create a great opportunity to make new friends from all over the country!

Parents, this session was just for you! Parents had the opportunity to get to know one another through fun meet-and-greet activities. They then sat back and learned more about how they could further support their students during this parent-only session hosted by NSHSS partner, HelloCollege.

Registration reopened for any Saturday arrivals to pick up their name badges!

Attendees woke up with coffee, enjoyed a continental breakfast, and had the chance to network with other NSHSS families and CCF exhibitors!

Attendees met representatives from outstanding universities and explored opportunities with corporate, educational, and government leaders of renowned organizations from around the globe.

Our emcee welcomed attendees back for day 2 of Scholar's Day with some opening remarks and annoucements.

You had questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvisor.com had the answers! 
As a top admissions consulting company, they drew on their experience working with more than 8,000 families to share their best tips and guidance for navigating the increasingly competitive undergraduate admissions process.

Attendees participated in the U.S. Army ROTC Educational Session, where representatives shared insights about the ROTC program, scholarship opportunities, and the leadership skills developed through military training and education.

Attendees heard from NSHSS Scholarship Winners, Collegiate Council, and Fellow Members as they shared tips on standing out in the college admissions process and finding scholarships that fit their goals. The session also featured a live Q&A.

Attendees joined Usher’s New Look for a powerful youth-led discussion highlighting transformation, creativity, and leadership. URIV Spark Lab youth and an Entertainment Industry Club graduate reflected on their pathways to purpose by sharing their experiences navigating high school, building professional confidence, and expanding their networks. Through personal narratives and polished elevator pitches, they demonstrated how receiving the 5 Capitals prepared them to be leaders in any room.

In this session, Piper Coffey, LCSW, of Skyland Trail, discussed the complex relationship between stress and mental health—unpacking how validation, acknowledgment, moderation, and balance shape our emotional well-being. Participants gained insight into reframing stress as a natural part of the mental health journey.

Families enjoyed lunch at a variety of nearby local restaurants, taking the opportunity to relax and connect. During the break, attendees also visited the College & Career Fair, exploring resources and opportunities to support their academic and career goals.

Highly esteemed professionals shared advice and experiences from their personal lives and professional careers about how they view fulfillment and what they have done to achieve it. Panelists included representatives from Delta Air Lines, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Encoura, Rounds.so, and U.S. Army. Moderated by the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC).

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrated the achievements of NSHSS members and shared how innovation, compassion, and service can transform lives. Together, we can build a brighter future one discovery, one act of kindness, and one dream at a time.

Scholarships, Educator Grants, and the Claes Nobel World Betterment Award were presented, and Be More Fund Competition winners were announced!

All members were invited on stage to receive an honor medallion for their academic achievements!

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College & Career Fair Exhibitors

  • U.S. Army ROTC
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC
  • Liberty University
  • Putney Student Travel
  • Regent University
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
  • Juno
  • CollegeAdvisor.com
  • National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
  • Horton Test Prep
  • United States Air Force Academy
  • University of North Georgia
  • High Point University
  • and more to be announced!

Be More Competition

NSHSS celebrated and honored lifetime members from across the globe who believed in being the next agents of change and the next thought leaders. The NSHSS Be More Fund was established to provide funding to NSHSS members who aspired to make a difference in the world, awarding $10,000 grants to five winners and $1,000 to five other finalists.

As part of the fund requirements, the top 10 finalists were selected to participate in a live, judged competition at Scholar's Day Atlanta, which was open to all event attendees. Finalists presented their projects live during the event in front of a panel of judges to compete for the chance to earn one of the $10,000 grants. All competitors left the event even more inspired to continue their efforts to make the world a better place.

Be More finalist on stage

Scholar's Day FAQs

Find here the answers to all of your Scholar's Day questions!

Scholar's Day is NSHSS's signature event. Over the years, NSHSS has hosted thousands of members, families, partners and friends at Scholar's Day events in Washington D.C. and Atlanta, GA. Fun fact: the first Scholar's Day was held in the US Senate! 🏛️

Each attendee is responsible for their own accommodation and transportation arrangements. NSHSS does not assist with airfare, however, we do provide a discounted hotel room block. See details above.

NSHSS will provide a breakfast on Saturday morning. Be sure to plan to provide your own meals otherwise. There are plenty of excellent restaurants surrounding the venue! NSHSS will share info about nearby eateries onsite.

Yes! To be admitted to Scholar's Day, each member, parent, or guest must purchase a ticket via Eventbrite in order to attend.

Scholar's Day tickets are only sold as a 2-day ticket package, but it is not mandatory to attend both days. Most of the programming, educational sessions, and the Member Recognition Ceremony will be on Saturday though, so you won't miss it! Registration will be open Saturday morning as well for those that do not wish to/cannot attend on Friday. Saturday, we will also be serving a complimentary breakfast and you will have access to the College & Career Fair! 

Up to 15 days before the event starts, attendees can request automatic refunds back to their original payment method directly through their Eventbrite account. Please review the full refund policy detailed on the event registration page. If there is another NSHSS event you would like to change your tickets to, please reach out to NSHSS to get your tickets transferred, and keep an eye on our Upcoming Events page for more events to be announced soon! Email rsvp@nshss.org for more details.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

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