National Honor Society Scholarships

Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors with good standing of the National Honor Society
Application Available: September 16, 2024
Deadline Date: November 28, 2024

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility: Students must be seniors, members in good standing of National Honor Society and attend a school that has an active NHS chapter. Students receive application guides from their NHS adviser beginning in October each year.  Student must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

An ideal applicant for the NHS Scholarship will:

• Demonstrate a service mindset by seeking out and voluntarily fulfilling needs to help others.
• Commit to learning, growing, and making the most of educational opportunities.
• Take ownership and responsibility as a leader, in title or in action, in school and community.
• Display perseverance, honesty, integrity, and ethical and compassionate decision-making.

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 Trailblazing Leadership Week
1 National Finalist will receive $25,000 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for Trailblazing Leadership Week

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

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
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)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, Technical/Trade Student
Location Specific: National