National Honor Society Scholarship

About

Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $21 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Check out the information below and apply today!

Awards

Award Amount: up to $30,000

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Create an Account

Step 2: Get verified

Step 3: Complete and submit your application

Eligibility

• 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.

   

Note: There are no limits to the number of applicants per chapter.

Timeline

• September 8, 2025: Application opens
  
  
• November 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (ET): Submission deadline
  
  
• February 2026: Applicants receive notifications
  
  
• April 2026: All-expense paid trip to DC for top 25 scholarship finalists and their advisers