Be More Grant Competition supports NSHSS members’ entrepreneurial products, projects, services, and nonprofits that advance technology and create innovative solutions for world betterment.
Funder: National Society of High School Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Five grants of $10,000 each ($50,000 total)
Summary: Supports NSHSS members’ entrepreneurial initiatives advancing technology and innovative solutions for world betterment.
Key Information: Applicants must be NSHSS members with an established initiative; top 10 finalists must participate in a virtual competition.
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) runs the Be More Grant Competition to support members developing innovative products, projects, concepts, services, and nonprofits. The program seeks established initiatives with an entrepreneurial mindset that contribute to technological advancement and world betterment, helping innovators expand their impact.
Projects may span STEM, humanities, and world betterment, including engineering, medicine, computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chain, app development, media, social research, global and social good, nonprofits, microfinance, conservation, and climate change. Finalists compete in a virtual Shark Tank-style event before a panel of judges. Mentors help finalists refine their presentation pitches ahead of the competition.