NSHSS 18 Under 18 Award

Award:

Eighteen (18) $1,000 awards

Eligibility:

NSHSS Members who do not turn 18 until June 1, 2025 or later

18Under18

Scholarship Details:

NSHSS is looking for the most influential leaders under 18 who inspire positive change and world betterment. Create and upload a video between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length. In your video, share a personal story that highlights your meaningful contributions to your community, and how your leadership style has made a positive impact. Describe a specific time when you took action to address a challenge or turned a difficult situation around—whether it was founding a business, starting a nonprofit, or stepping up when others might not have. Reflect on the obstacles you faced, how you overcame them, and how this experience shaped your approach to leadership.

Application Requirements:

  • Upload a 0:30-3:00 minute video:
    • In your video, share a personal story that highlights your meaningful contributions to your community, and how your leadership style has made a positive impact. Describe a specific time when you took action to address a challenge or turned a difficult situation around—whether it was founding a business, starting a nonprofit, or stepping up when others might not have. Reflect on the obstacles you faced, how you overcame them, and how this experience shaped your approach to leadership.
  • Color headshot suitable for website posting
  • Educator recommendation letter
  • Academic resume
  • Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)
Application Opens: November 12, 2024
Closing Date: April 10, 2025 by 11:59PM (EST)

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