Award: Ten (10) $500 scholarships
Eligibility: NSHSS Members who have never before won a scholarship (within NSHSS or any outside organization)
Every year, NSHSS continues to grow its scholarship funding to assist high-achieving scholars, like you, in making their college dreams come true. In today's academic climate, we know that scholarship funding is highly competitive. That is why NSHSS wants to help you win your first scholarship! In Your First Scholarship, a new award for those who have never before won a scholarship, we will be walking you through all the steps of the application process, providing the best tips and tricks, and essentially, leaving you with a refined "toolbox" for you to use in all your future endeavors—from academic to professional. You can then submit all your newly gained knowledge and tools for the opportunity to win one (1) of ten (10) $500 scholarships. Simply completing the process will make it easier for you to apply for more scholarship opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Personal Statement:
- In no more than 500 words, share your biggest strength and how you will use that strength to propel you into your future aspirations.
- Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional)
- Color headshot
- Academic resume
- Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)
- Educator recommendation
Application Opens: December 15, 2020
Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2021 by 11:59PM
*Please note that closing time is in EST.
