National Honor Society Scholarship Opening Soon
Offered by National Honor Society (NASSP)
About This Scholarship
The National Honor Society, administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, has awarded scholarships to outstanding senior members since 1946. In the current cycle the program is distributing $2 million to 600 students, with recipients judged on their demonstration of the four NHS pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The top 25 finalists — and their chapter advisers — earn an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where the national winner is recognized.
Importantly for families, this is a direct student application, not a school nomination: any high school senior who is an active NHS member in good standing may apply, and there is no limit on the number of applicants per chapter. Students do need an NHS student account verified by their chapter adviser, so lining that up early in senior year matters.
The application opens September 3, 2026 and closes November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with notifications arriving in mid-January 2027.
Eligibility
- High school senior expecting to graduate during the current academic year
- Active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter (NHS membership is the program requirement)
- NHS student account holder verified by your chapter adviser
- Planning to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, military institute, or trade school
How To Apply
- Create your NHS student account and have your chapter adviser verify it before the application window
- Complete the online application at nationalhonorsociety.org between September 3 and November 20, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET)
- Watch for notifications in mid-January 2027; the top 25 finalists travel to Washington, D.C. in late February
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my school have to nominate me?
No. Any eligible NHS senior may apply directly, and there is no limit on the number of applicants per chapter — your adviser only needs to verify your student account.
How are winners chosen?
Recipients are selected on their demonstration of the four NHS pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This cycle awards $2 million across 600 students.