www.nshss.org/scholarships/default.asp#Academic_ScholarshipThe National Society of High School Scholars offers the following academic scholarships annually to members only.
1. The Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships - $5,000 annual deadline - November 30
2. National Scholar Awards - $1,000 annual deadline - November 30
3. Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Award - $1,000 annual deadline - February 1
4. Academic Paper Awards - $250 annual deadline - May 1
5. Griffith College Scholars: Griffith College, Dublin, Scholarships for NSHSS Members
(funds may be used at a university of the recipient's choice) $1,000 annual deadline - April 30
6. Presidential Classroom Public Service Scholarship for NSHSS Members $750
annual deadline - August 1
Summer Program Scholarships
National Honors Convocation Program Scholarship for NSHSS Members
National Outdoor Leadership School Program Scholarship for NSHSS Members
Presidential Classroom Program Scholarship for NSHSS Members
Projects Abroad Scholarship for NSHSS Members
We are working to expand our exclusive scholarship offerings as well as provide opportunities for members to compete for awards based on talents in the arts and sciences. If you know of a person or organization that would like to sponsor a scholarship or academic competition, please put them in contact with NSHSS.
1. Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships for Members
NSHSS members have the opportunity to compete for four $5,000 scholarships to be awarded annually. All high school members are eligible, with the exception of relatives of NSHSS staff members and relatives of scholarship reviewers.
Apply online by going to the member log in page and logging in. Then select the "scholarships" tab at the top. Make sure your information in your profile is up to date (GPA, grad year, contact info). You may update this preliminary scholarship application as many times as necessary prior to the deadline: November 30, 2007. A minimum of 400 semi-finalists will be considered for each scholarship. Selection is based on the following criteria:
Academic performance
Demonstrated leadership
School and extracurricular activities
Community service
Finalists are notified by mail and requested to submit an essay, photo, transcript, and school recommendation forms provided by the Society. The scholarship committee bases its final decision on the strength of the student's application and on the strength of the educator's recommendations.
All scholarships are cash awards which can be used for educational purposes at any college of the recipient's choice. Scholarship checks will be made out to the university designated by the student, subject to proof of enrollment.
2. National Scholar Awards
These are $1,000 awards given to selected finalists for the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships. The application process is identical to that for the Claes Nobel Academic Scholarships. The number will vary based on the number and quality of applications. Deadline: November 30, 2007.
3. Robert P. Sheppard Leadership Award
This scholarship is for $1,000 awarded annually to an NSHSS member demonstrating outstanding commitment to community service and initiative in volunteer activities. The annual deadline is February 1. Click here for the application.
To learn more about Robert Sheppard, please click here.
4. Academic Paper Awards
All members have the opportunity to submit academic papers for scholarships for $250 awards. Deadline for submission is: May 1, 2008.
The number of awards will be determined by the quantity and quality of entries.
Requirements: Submit an academic paper that you have written as a high school student for a class assignment. The paper must be a research paper, original essay, or analytical paper. There is no minimum word or page requirement. You may submit one paper per year. The following will not be accepted: creative writing, journal entries, computer programs, lab reports. The paper must be accompanied this form verified by your teacher including the name of the course for which the paper was written, the nature of the assignment, and the date. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and/or download the form. You can get a free viewer here.
Submit papers to: The National Society of High School Scholars, 1936 North Druid Hills Road, National Headquarters, Atlanta, GA, 30319, ATTN: Academic Paper Awards. Papers will not be returned.
5. Griffith College Scholars - Five $1,000 scholarships for NSHSS members provided by Griffith College, Dublin, to promote awareness about studying abroad. Deadline: April 30, 2008. Download application.
6. Scholarships Offered through NSHSS Partners
View the Partnerships pages for more details on each