High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors
NSHSS will recognize fifty (50) students who have written academic papers as class assignments in high school, such as a research paper, an original essay, or an analytical paper. The essay must have been assigned and submitted for a class you have taken in high school, or are currently taking. If you are dual-enrolled in high school and college, you may submit a paper from your college class.
Please note: We will not consider fiction or poetry, journal entries, computer programs, or lab reports. You may submit one paper per academic year. Winners must agree to the publication of their essay on the NSHSS website in order to receive the award. Winning essays will be posted on the NSHSS website. Submissions will not be returned.
Since 2002, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has been supporting young academics on their journey to college and beyond as they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Co-founded by the grand-nephew of Alfred Nobel, NSHSS is inspired by the mission of the Nobel Prize to support academic achievement and world betterment. NSHSS pursues this mission by connecting members with scholarships, college fairs, internships, career and leadership opportunities, partner discounts, and more.