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Since 2002, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has been supporting young academics on their journey to college and beyond as they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow.

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$10,000 Summer Scholarship Giveaway

Award:

$10,000

Eligibility:

Must be at least 14 years of age
Open to students and parents
Enrolled at least half‑time in high school, degree program, or technical skills training program
U.S. or DC resident

Scholarship Details:

Summer is full of possibility, and Ascent is here to support what’s next. Enter for a chance to win their biggest scholarship of the year, to help cover tuition, books, or everyday expenses. No essay, no stress, just a quick chance to make your summer (and school year) a whole lot easier.

$10,000 scholarship giveaway
One winner selected at random
Winner notified by email
Paid by check or direct deposit

Learn more and see Official Rules at https://www.ascentfunding.com/scholarships/summer-scholarship-giveaway-10k.

Application Requirements:

Apply by 9/30/26 at 8:59 AM PT
One entry per person
Complete the form and follow the steps under “How to Enter”

Application Opens: July 10, 2026

Closing Date: September 29, 2026 by 11:59PM (EST)

Scholarships closing soon

NSHSS Ambassador Scholarship 2026

Access to Achievement Scholarship 2026

NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarship 2025

NSHSS Future Educators 2026

NSHSS Nonprofit Leaders Scholarship 2026

James W. Lewis High School Global Leader 2026

Be More Grant 2026

NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship 2026

NSHSS Claes Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship 2026

NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship

NSHSS Poetry Scholarship 2026

$10,000 Summer Scholarship Giveaway

NSHSS Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026

NSHSS John Lewis Good Trouble Scholarship 2026

NSHSS Student Athlete Scholarship 2026