National Honor Society Scholarships

Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors with good standing of the National Honor Society.
Application Available: September 3, 2026
Deadline Date: November 20, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:
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, military institute, or trade school.

Application Requirements:
While completing the application, applicants will be asked to:

• Provide detailed information about activities and experiences related to scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
• Request an Adviser Certification from their NHS Adviser, which acts as a short recommendation form and confirms the applicant is currently in good standing with a local NHS chapter. The adviser certification must be completed in the application portal and no external documents or communications will be accepted.
• Request a Recommendation from one non-adviser, non-family member adult who can speak to the applicant’s commitment to the pillars of NHS. The recommendation must be completed in the application portal and no external documents or communications will be accepted.

Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA

Award Amount: $3,200 to $25,000

Award Details:

The NHS Scholarship is a non-renewable award for undergraduate educational expenses. Funds may be used at a U.S. college or university, military institute, or trade school towards qualified education expenses for undergraduate studies. Funds can be used for tuition and fees required for enrollment, as well as course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment.
575 National Semifinalists will receive $3,200.
24 National Finalists will receive $5,625 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for NELA.
1 National Finalist will receive $25,000 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for NELA.

Website/URL: http://www.nhs.us/scholarship

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: scholarship@nationalhonorsociety.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Visit our website for additional submission instructions. There is also a webinar with more information.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Contact us at scholarship@nhs.us.

Filters:

Eligibility: Member Organization (Personal/Relative), Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, Technical/Trade Student
Location Specific: National