Name: NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards available)
Information and Eligibility:
The NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarship is awarded by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) to honor students demonstrating outstanding leadership through community service. This scholarship is available to NSHSS members graduating high school.
Eligibility criteria include:
Application Process
To apply for the NSHSS Hometown Hero Scholarship, applicants must submit the following materials:
Application Period:
Applications open on May 1 and close on August 18 at 11:59 PM (EST).
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