Provided by National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
The NHS Scholarship is awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to outstanding NHS seniors. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. In 2026, $2 million in scholarships will be awarded to 600 students.
Award amount
$3,333
Number of awards
600 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
November 20, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Must be a high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year
Must be an active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter
Must be an NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university, military institute, or trade school
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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