Tell Your Student Leaders to Apply for the NHS Scholarship

Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.

3 Steps to Apply

Timeline

  • September 16, 2024: Application opens

  • November 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET): Submission deadline

  • February 2025: Applicants receive notifications

  • April 2025: All-expense paid trip to DC for top 25 scholarship finalists and their advisers

Eligibility

To be eligible, a student must be:

  • A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
  • An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
  • An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
  • Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Note: There are no limits to the number of applicants per chapter.

Webinar: Everything You Need to Know about the NHS Scholarship

The live webinar date has passed. It was recorded on September 18, 2024 and you can register to watch it on-demand!

Discover how to apply for the prestigious NHS Scholarship and be one of 600 students receiving a total of $2 million this year!

During the webinar, we’ll review the steps you need to get started and how to submit a standout application. Learn how to translate your scholarship, service, leadership, and character into your application.

Students, advisers, administrators, and parents are invited to join us to gain insights and tips that can help student achievements shine in the application.

Swetha Pendela

“The NHS Scholarship is one of the best opportunities available to high school students. The NHS Trailblazing Leadership Week was the most transformative experience I have ever had. I encourage anybody who is eligible to apply. This is not an opportunity you want to miss!“ – Swetha Pendela, 2022 NHS Scholarship Finalist

Learn more about the 2024 NHS Scholarship winners.

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