Higher Education Grant
Higher Education Grant supports NSHSS teachers and counselors with tuition and course-related expenses for university study, advancing their professional development for the benefit of their students.
Funder: National Society of High School Scholars
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Applications open) | March 18, 2027, 11:59 PM EST (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $2,500 each for tuition and course-related expenses
Summary: Supports NSHSS educators’ professional development through university coursework in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered NSHSS Educators working academically with high school students; educator registration is free.
Description
The Higher Education Grant from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recognizes educators and supports their professional development through further university study. It provides assistance with tuition and course-related expenses for teachers and counselors enrolling in university courses in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027.
The program connects educators’ advanced education goals with the benefits their continued learning can bring to students. Applicants are asked to explain which advanced degrees they are pursuing, how those degrees will benefit their students, and why advanced study matters for other educators. Registered NSHSS Educators working with high school students in an academic capacity may apply from the United States or internationally.
