The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Foundation provides various scholarships to help outstanding students continue their education. These scholarships honor students for their academic success, leadership skills, and community service. Below, you'll find information on the scholarship requirements, criteria, and how to apply.
Types of Scholarships Offered by the NSHSS Foundation
- STEM Scholarship
- Business and Public Policy Scholarship
- Earth Day Award
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship
- Bridge to Opportunity Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
- Typically, a minimum GPA of around 3.0 or higher is required.
- Leadership skills and community involvement are important.
- Applicants must be current high school students.
- You’ll need to write a 500-800 word response to questions based on the scholarship you’re applying for.
- No history of disciplinary actions or academic misconduct.
- Strong recommendations from teachers, mentors, or community leaders.
- For need-based scholarships, you may need to submit financial documents.
Required Documents
- Completed application form, available on the NSHSS website.
- Official high school transcript.
- CV or resume.
- A well-written essay explaining your achievements, goals, and why you deserve the scholarship.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Proof of NSHSS membership
Benefits and Deadline
The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 per year. The application deadline is October 3, 2024.
- NSHSS Foundation Business and Public Policy Scholarship: Provides $1,000 per year. The application deadline is August 15, 2024.
- NSHSS Foundation Earth Day Award: Offers $500 per year. The application deadline is March 21, 2024.
- NSHSS Foundation Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship: Provides $1,500 per year. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.
- NSHSS Foundation Bridge to Opportunity Scholarship: Offers $1,500 per year. The application deadline is August 5, 2024.
Application Process
Applying for the NSHSS Foundation Scholarship involves a few key steps to make sure you provide all the needed information and documents. Here’s a simple guide:
- Check Eligibility: Review the scholarship’s criteria to ensure you qualify.
- Gather Documents: Collect all necessary documents like your transcript, resume, personal statement, and recommendation letters.
- Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form on the NSHSS website accurately.
- Write Your Personal Statement: Write an essay that showcases your achievements, goals, and responses to any specific questions related to the scholarship you're applying for.
- Get Recommendation Letters: Ask teachers or mentors for recommendation letters ahead of time.
- Submit Your Application: Upload all required documents and submit your application through the NSHSS portal.
- Confirmation: After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Double-check that all documents are correctly uploaded and received.
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