Membership
ڰ helps today's scholars become tomorrow's leaders. Consider joining ڰ for a one-time lifetime fee of $90 to be recognized for your academic achievements and open a world of possibilities, including scholarship opportunities, leadership programs, volunteer service activities, a network of academically outstanding peers, member events, career connections, and partner offers.
Your membership fee goes toward the costs of member communications, benefits, technology support, and more. There are no fees to apply for scholarships. Your full benefits extend from high school to college and beyond. We are committed to supporting you on your path to greatness.
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Membership qualifications
ڰ recognizes young scholars who have demonstrated excellence through their academic achievements based on objective criteria, including grades and test scores. Students must meet any one of the following criteria to be considered for membership.
A lifetime of benefits for high school, college, and beyond
Apply for scholarships to fund college, and engage in leadership events and college recruitment fairs. Expand your horizons with study abroad scholarships and summer programs. Gain real-world skills through volunteer service opportunities and internships. Enjoy ongoing scholarship opportunities and resource discounts during graduate studies. As an ڰ Lifetime Member, connect with prestigious business partners for a competitive advantage.
Testimonials
When we ask new members why they decide to join ڰ, they usually mention the access to scholarships, events, and leadership programs as their main motivators. After some time, the benefit our members tell us they appreciate the most about ڰ is the network and connections they are able to make with other young scholars from around the world.
Membership perks
ڰ partners and affiliates extend exclusive discounts to ڰ members and their families. ڰ works with top universities and organizations that provide scholarships, college prep, financial aid assistance, volunteer information, meaningful employment, and more, to extend resources throughout the lifetime membership of our ڰ scholars. Be sure to check back frequently for more discounts and resources to be listed!
Method Learning
Method Learning provides online tutoring and test prep programs worldwide, helping students achieve significant score improvements on SAT and ACT exams.
SMARTTRACK®
SMARTTRACK® provides free access to licensed College Funding Advisors for members, helping lower college costs and maximize opportunities through strategic financial decisions.
IMG Academy+ Essentials
Learn from IMG Academy coaches on topics tailored to help you achieve wins in all aspects of your life, like mental performance, confidence, nutrition, leadership, and trending topics like NIL.
CollegeAidPro
ڰ partners with College Aid Pro, offering families access to CAP's technology and expert college planning. MyCAP platform enables easy financial planning for college.
United Planet
United Planet is a nonprofit organization connecting volunteers with communities in 20+ countries for immersive experiences and meaningful impact.
ڰ Membership FAQS
ڰ works directly with educators and educational organizations to identify students who may qualify. Students who we believe are qualified may be selected to receive an invitation. Members must be a student in high school and must meet ANY ONE of the criteria below:
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) or higher (or equivalent such as 80 on a 100-point scale)
- 1280 SAT score or higher
- 1150 PSAT score or higher
- 26 ACT score or higher
- 26 PreACT score or higher
- Score 4 or higher on any AP exam
- IGSCE Grade B or higher
- Top 10% rank in class
Qualified students who have been identified as meeting at least one ڰ eligibility requirement may receive an invitation letter from the Society. You must be selected for membership to join the National Society of High School Scholars (ڰ).
Once you receive your invitation, you can join online by accepting your invitation on our website: www.nshss.org/join. If you received your invitation by mail, you also have the option to join by mailing your confirmation card to the address listed on the card.
If you have not received an invitation but meet one of the criteria listed above, you can ask an educator to nominate you for membership. Please have an educator (teacher, counselor, etc.) submit the quick and easy online nomination here.
You may also apply to be invited. Complete the application for membership, including verification of qualifying achievement, to be considered.
As a new member, you will receive a welcome email immediately and membership kit within 15 business days after accepting your invitation. These materials will include:
- Your personalized certificate of membership
- A welcome letter from ڰ with your membership ID number
- A press release that announces your membership in the Society
- Information about your benefits and how you can apply for scholarships
- Information from ڰ partners and programs
- Free tassel drop (a $15 value gold nickel-sized in shape to be worn on the tassel of the graduation cap, provided by the school)
- Scholar sticker to proudly display ڰ membership
Visit login to sign in to your member dashboard. Update your profile so you don’t miss any important messages, offers and information and begin exploring the nshss.org website or you can:
- Put your press release in the local newspaper to announce your membership to the world; announce it on social media
- Attend an ڰ member event or college fair
- Write an article for the ڰ blog or Scholars Journal
- Become an ڰ Ambassador to tell others at your school about the Society
- Follow ڰ on social media to get the latest updates and information
- Explore the discounts, scholarships, and other privileges offered by ڰ partners
Yes, as part of our commitment to inclusivity and our desire to provide the same opportunities for all students, homeschool and online educators may nominate any student for membership who is in high school and meets ANY ONE of the following ڰ eligibility requirements:
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) or higher (or equivalent such as 80 on a 100-point scale)
- 1280 SAT score or higher
- 1150 PSAT score or higher
- 26 ACT score or higher
- 26 PreACT score or higher
- Score 4 or higher on any AP exam
- Top 10% rank in class
Since the membership fees provide for the services of all members, we do request that you carefully and honestly assess your abilities to pay the fee when requesting a fee waiver. An application is required in order to be considered for a fee waiver. Fee waivers cannot be processed over the phone.