NHS Scholar Dollars
National Honor Society has created a scholarship search tool for NHS members that will help them identify scholarships awarded for one of the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Review this short video to explore how Scholar Dollars can help with your scholarship search.
NHS Scholarship
Each year, National Honor Society awards $1 million in scholarships to 400 student members. Last year’s national winner received $15,500. National finalists received $3000 each, while semi-finalists earned $1,500.
NHS Scholarships are one-time, nonrenewable awards payable to U.S. colleges and universities. NHS scholarships may not be used at international schools. The entire award may be applied against your freshman year expenses, or you and your college/university may work together to allocate your award against future years. The scholarship expires after four years.
How can I apply?
NHS seniors in good standing of an active chapter are eligible to apply for a National Honor Society Scholarship. To be eligible, you must be a current 12th grade student who is continuing to meet the selection standards for NHS. Your annual dues must be paid, and your community service hours must be up to date in order to receive a scholarship application.
What is scholarship selection based on?
Scholarship selection is based on the four pillars of NHS—scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Financial need is also a consideration.
Do I have to demonstrate financial need in order to apply?
No. Any NHS senior member, in good standing, can apply for the NHS Scholarship. Those students who report financial need must demonstrate that through eligibility for the National School Lunch Program or by meeting income eligibility requirements in order for financial need to be considered as part of their application.
Who submits the NHS Scholarship application?
Although the chapter adviser and committee may encourage students to apply, each student is responsible for completing the application and checking on its status.
When are scholarship winners announced?
Notification letters are mailed to winners and their principals in late May.
Who can I contact if I have general questions about the NHS Scholarship Program?
Questions may be posed to Elancia Felder, program manager for the NHS Scholarship, at scholarship@nhs.us or feldere@nassp.org. During the application process, technical questions about the online application process should be referred to ISTS at 877-525-8491 or ContactUs@applyISTS.com.
What is the application deadline for NHS Scholarships?
The student portion of the application must be completed online by December 7, 2018. Recommendations must be received by December 14 in order for your application to be considered.
Check out this short video to help you plan your application.
Application Procedure:
- Create an account on the ISTS website at https://aim.applyists.net/NHS. If prompted, enter program key “NHS.”
- Complete the student portion of the application. You can make changes to your application until December 7, 2018. The student portion of the form will be read-only after December 7, 2018.
- You must have three recommendations to complete the application process. On the recommendations tab, enter the name and email address of your NHS adviser, school principal, and a third faculty member for the corresponding recommendation requests.The third recommendation must be submitted by another faculty member (i.e. guidance counselor, coach, assistant principal, etc.)
- ISTS will send an automated email to each individual with instructions and a code to complete their verifications. Please be sure you’ve entered the correct email addresses, and verify receipt with each individual.
- Stay in touch with your recommenders and check your application status regularly. Prior to December 14, 2018, confirm that all three recommendations have been submitted. Applicants are responsible for verifying completion of their application by the established deadlines. Applications missing recommendations are incomplete and will not be evaluated.
For assistance: If you experience any problems with the online process, please refer to the FAQs section of your application, or contact ISTS at NHS@applyISTS.com or (877) 960-3439. ALL technical issues must be forwarded to ISTS during the application process.