National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship

Administered by NASSP since 1946, this scholarship distributes $2 million across 600 awards each year to active National Honor Society members who are graduating high school seniors, judged on the four NHS pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Tiers: 575 National Semifinalists receive $3,200 each, 24 National Finalists receive $5,625 each, and 1 National Finalist receives $25,000. Applicants must hold a verified NHS student account, submit detailed activity/experience information, obtain an NHS Adviser Certification, and secure one recommendation from a non-adviser, non-family adult. The top 25 finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.; the award itself is non-renewable and given only once.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be an active National Honor Society member in good standing at a local chapter, and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, military institute, or trade school (international students may apply if funds are used at a qualifying U.S. institution). No limit on applicants per chapter.

Applying

575 National Semifinalists receive $3,200 each; 24 National Finalists receive $5,625 each; 1 National Finalist receives $25,000 — totaling the $2 million / 600-award pool.