How to Stand Out as an NSHSS Member on Your Resume
Becoming a National Society for High School Scholars member can be a very enjoyable and enriching experience, no matter your career aspirations or interests. Depending on how much you know about NSHSS, you might be surprised to learn just how many resources and opportunities you can discover. From exciting college tours to prestigious member events to rare scholarship opportunities, NSHSS is devoted to each and every student’s future. We want you to find your path, explore your passions, and be more than you ever thought possible. That is why we have decided to highlight some of the components that make being a member of the NSHSS family a truly unique and worthwhile experience. But more importantly, we want to unpack exactly how all these opportunities can help distinguish your college applications and resume for years to come.
Honor Societies
A good first question is ‘Do honor societies look good on resumes?’ The immediate answer is yes. But let’s unpack exactly why that is a bit more in-depth. It’s important to understand what an honor society can provide that a regular school-based program cannot. An honor society allows students many chances to travel, network, and flex skills like public speaking and leadership they otherwise would not get before college. Honor societies such as NSHSS are designed specifically around the student's interests and provide opportunities like travel, hosting events, and campus tours, all with the students in mind.
As you will see below, these events and tours can be an amazing chance for you as the student to meet people you would never have the chance to otherwise and see places around the world you never thought possible. We constantly expand our resources for students, allowing them access to scholarship opportunities, internships, and experiences they could not find anywhere else. This level of engagement on the part of the student, with the backing of a national organization behind them, can stand out on college applications and job resumes for years to come. But let us go even further and unpack some of the many ways NSHSS can help you on your path toward success. Be sure to check out the following blog, "Does NSHSS Look Good for College Applications?"
NSHSS Scholarships
Regarding benefits, the NSHSS Scholarships offer financial rewards to a student and the recognition of achievement for a particular topic or cause related to the student's passion or academic and community involvement. Earning a scholarship is a fantastic way to stand out to college admissions representative. Although most scholarships are primarily utilized for funding your college tuition and your room and board, our scholarships can also help support you during summer internships and semesters spent studying abroad. NSHSS and its partners provide more than $2.5 million in scholarship funds annually and are designed for any kind of student. Check out our NSHSS Scholarship FAQ page for tips and common questions for applying for our scholarships.
Leadership Programs
A great way to stand out is by demonstrating diverse leadership experience. Leaders inspire others and work hard to achieve goals. At NSHSS, we prepare students to become future leaders with three leadership programs tailored to every stage of their journey, helping them showcase their ability to inspire and motivate others.
NSHSS Ambassador Program is for high school students eager to support their peers by engaging prospective NSHSS members through events and social media. Responsibilities include sharing updates on NSHSS programs, promoting scholarships, managing NSHSS social media with “Day-in-the-Life” content, and participating in outreach like blogging, volunteering, or peer mentoring. Eligible students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors and complete the application on our website.
NSHSS Collegiate Council is for college students who want to guide high schoolers entering college and want to continue their NSHSS journey in an impactful way. Responsibilities include participating in NSHSS activities like blogging, volunteering, peer mentoring, introducing VIP speakers at events, promoting scholarships on social media, and networking with peers in virtual meetings and GroupMe. To join, you must be a current college student.
NSHSS Fellows Program allows NSHSS alumni and who are also career professionals to give back by guiding younger generations. Through NSHSS’s global alumni network, high school and college students can connect with post-grads for valuable insights, professional connections, and opportunities. Fellows can support younger members by serving as role models, assisting with webinars, events, and Scholar’s Days, connecting with other lifetime members, and contributing to the Fellows LinkedIn Group—each interaction helping to lead future NSHSS students forward.
Intern Readiness Certificate Program
Internships offer students hands-on training, a chance to showcase their skills, and valuable networking opportunities. To help you prepare, we’ve created a comprehensive program featuring 10 modules on topics like leadership, critical thinking, communication, and presence. It includes two live virtual panels and a weekly curriculum, all taught by industry leaders, designed to guide you seamlessly from college to career. Check out the NSHSS Intern Readiness Certificate Program today.
Networking
Academic Tours
Volunteering
If you have not noticed by now, we are proud of what we can offer students. We wholeheartedly believe in students' ability to grow, change, and engage with the world around them. Our goal is to support students in every way that we can. We strive to provide you guidance and clarity in the career paths you aspire to, as well as connect you with people who can support you along the way. NSHSS is an organization deeply indebted to the very students we work so hard to support. Our goal for students is right there in our name: The National Honor Society for High School Scholars. We want to connect a diverse collection of high school students from across the country, and even around the world, together. That is why when people ask us, ‘do honor societies look good on resumes’ we can’t help but say ‘yes!’