NSHSS Experiential Learning Grants
The NSHSS Experiential Learning Grants fund innovative, hands-on projects that engage high school students in real-world learning beyond the classroom.
Funder: National Society of High School Scholars
Due Dates: September 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,000 each; typically a one-time grant.
Summary: Supports educators who create hands-on, real-world learning experiences for high school students outside the traditional classroom.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered NSHSS Educators; registration is free and open to a broad range of education professionals.
Description
The NSHSS Experiential Learning Grants are designed to empower educators who integrate experiential, hands-on, or real-world learning opportunities into their work with high school students. The grant aims to support innovative projects such as fieldwork, travel, and activities that extend learning beyond the classroom, with the goal of increasing student engagement and academic success. This opportunity is open to educators both in the US and internationally who are registered as NSHSS Educators.
