Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $25 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.
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
To be eligible, you must be:
A 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.