Name: NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards available)
Information and Eligibility:
The NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship is awarded by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) to honor students demonstrating outstanding leadership in social, political, or civil advocacy. This scholarship is available to NSHSS members graduating high school.
Eligibility criteria include:
Application Process
To apply for the NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship, applicants must submit the following materials:
Deadline:
Applications open on May 1 and close on September 8 at 11:59 PM (EST).
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