Young Scholars is a national recognition program for high-achieving students in grades 6–8.

Claes Nobel (1930-2021), a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, helped found NSHSS, the Young Scholars Parent Organization, in 2002 to continue his family's legacy of recognizing and rewarding contributions to world betterment. He believed the world leaders of tomorrow emerge from today's youth and that NSHSS is a platform for young leaders to receive the support needed to change their world. While Mr. Nobel passed away prior to the founding of Young Scholars National Honor Society, we believe that the vision of Young Scholars would very much align with the vision that Claes had for the world and its young people. 

Young Scholars is an honor society specifically designed for middle schoolers that offers scholarships, recognition, and academic preparation. 

Young Scholars are able to access scholarships, leadership resources, recognition, webinars, and more. Our parent dashboard equips parents with resources for academic planning. 

Yes. Young Scholars is recognized nationally and is run by The National Society of High School Scholars.

Young Scholars is open to students in grades 6-8. If your student is not yet in sixth grade, they can look forward to YSNHS in their future. If your student is in high school, take a look at what NSHSS has to offer - our high school parent organization provides many of the same resources as YSNHS with additional programming specific to high school students and beyond. 

Please contact us at info@young-scholars.org or call us at 1.844.739.8990. We will remove your information from our system. 

Students must meet at least 5 of the following criteria to qualify: 
•    Maintains good grades in core subjects
•    Shows strong effort and motivation at school
•    Loves learning and asks thoughtful questions
•    Reads independently or explores topics outside of class
•    Takes initiative in group work, clubs, or classroom leadership
•    Has been recognized for academic achievement
•    Sets academic or personal goals and works hard to reach them

Parents certify that their child has met these required criteria in the membership join process. 

Students who meet five of our criteria are invited to complete their membership. 

Yes, homeschool and online school students are welcome.

To enroll your student in Young Scholars, simply visit our website at young-scholars.org and click "Join Young Scholars" in the upper right-hand corner. From there, you will be able to attest to the criteria and start your student's membership. 

YSNHS Students are invited to attend events hosted around the country by the National Society of High School Scholars. Each student will be recognized for their membership at our exclusive ceremony, which concludes the event. 

Parents will be asked to share their student's name, graduation year, and school name in order for our team to send a personalized certificate along with the welcome kit. Additionally, an address for shipping will be required. 

Yes, international students aged 10-13 can join if eligible.

No, but participation in programs is encouraged for your student to get the most out of their membership. 

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Young Scholars is a national organization; we do not have school based chapters. 

Yes, in fact, we only offer parent accounts - students will be able to attend webinars and use resources with their parents help. 

If you have not received an invitation but your student meets at least five of the criteria listed above, please complete the application for membership, including verification of qualifying achievement, to be considered.

Upon joining, a welcome kit will be sent to your student with a personalized certificate, press release, and welcome letter. Your package will include a decal and an iron-on patch. Your membership opens opportunities within your parent dashboard for webinars, scholarships, partner resources, as well as additional perks and benefits.

Yes. Young Scholars offers scholarships for students. Parents are able to access the scholarship applications through their parent dashboard. To view our open and upcoming scholarships, please visit our Scholarships Page.

There is a one-time membership fee of $90 as well as a $20 monthly subscription fee to access the benefits of Young Scholars.  

The $90 Young Scholars Membership Fee refund is available during the first 30 days from the point of joining and payment. After 30 days, your credit card will be charged a monthly subscription of $20 per month. 
To cancel your subscription, please log in to your parent dashboard and navigate to "Manage Subscription." There, you will be able to end your subscription, and all future payments will be halted.  
Please email info@young-scholars.org for more information. 

There is a one-time membership fee of $90 as well as a $20 monthly subscription fee to access the benefits of Young Scholars. 

***Young Scholars Membership Fee refunds are only available during the first 30 days from the point of joining and payment. For more information about how to maximize the benefits of your membership through scholarships, events, chapter engagement, leadership opportunities, and networking with like-minded scholars, please visit nshss.org or contact: info@young-scholars.org

Membership continues throughout your student's journey in middle school. As your student prepares for High School - information will be shared on how to apply for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars, and your Young Scholars membership will come to an end. 

We never want a family's financial hardship to limit a student's access to important educational resources like Young Scholars. We offer fee waivers to families with documented financial hardship. To learn more, please view the Fee Waiver Application. 

To apply for a Young Scholars Fee Waiver, please complete the fee waiver form - our team will reach out to you once this has been processed. 

Access the fee waiver application

At this time, NSHSS membership is not discounted for Young Scholars members, but Young Scholars are encouraged to apply to be invited to NSHSS once they have started High School. 

Your personal confirmation code is printed on the bottom right corner of your invitation letter or provided in your email invitation. If you do not have your invitation letter or confirmation card, you can email Young Scholars at info@young-scholars.org, and a team member will assist you.

Young Scholars scholarship application requirements vary based on the scholarship. To view eligibility and submission requirements, please head to the scholarships page. Parents will be able to access scholarship applications through their Young Scholars Dashboard. 

Scholarships are offered to students with a variety of interests and capabilities. Consider how closely your application aligns with the scholarship requirements. The number of applicants for each scholarship varies, so the most effective way to increase your chances of winning is to be selective and apply for scholarships best suited for you and your interests.

We encourage students to apply for any scholarship program that is a good fit and for which they are eligible. There is no limit to how many applications you can submit. As a rule, Young Scholars does not award more than one scholarship to the same applicant in any calendar year.

Review for applications does not begin until after the program closes. Applicants are typically notified 6-8 weeks following each scholarship deadline. This may vary for each scholarship as we may rely on internal and/or external scholarship committees. All applicants are notified of the results via the email used to create their applications on their member dashboard. Please be sure to provide a valid email address to ensure you receive scholarship updates.

We appreciate your commitment to the application process. It's important to note that we cannot make any edits once the application deadline has passed. Our deadlines are carefully set to ensure a fair and organized review process for all applicants.

We highly recommend thoroughly reviewing your information before hitting that submit button to avoid errors or inaccuracies. However, we understand that sometimes unforeseen circumstances can arise, leading to critical mistakes or the need for additional information. If this happens, we have specific procedures in place to handle these scenarios and can guide us on how to proceed.

Young Scholars Scholarships are intended to be used to further a student's academic interests. 

If you would like to submit the press release for publication, please contact the editorial department at your local newspapers and local magazines. You can usually locate their email addresses on their websites. Following these guidelines will help increase the likelihood of publication:

• Attach your photo and biographical information, including honors and awards.
• Provide your contact information so the newspaper or media outlet may easily reach you or your family if they have additional questions.
• Copies of the release may be sent to newspapers, radio, television stations, and other local sources.
• Send the release to your middle school newspaper, parents' company newsletter, and other organizations of which you are a member.
• Address each to the "Community News Editor."

In order to receive our email messages, please add info@young-scholars.org to your address book. Failure to do so may prevent you from receiving email from us. In order for you to receive our email messages, log in to your Member Dashboard, click on, “My Profile”, and scroll down to Contact Preferences. Select your preferred forms of communication with Young Scholars to ALLOW email communications.

The current Young Scholars contact information can be found in the footer of every page on our website. You can always contact us by emailing info@young-scholars.org or by calling 1-844-739-8990.

If you have forgotten your password, go to the Login Page

• Click the “forgot my password” link at Log In to reset your password.
• Enter the email on your account; you will be sent an email.
• Follow the directions in your email to reset your password.

If your email has changed, or you do not remember which email was used to create the account, please send an email to info@young-scholars.org and a Young Scholars team member will assist you.

Young Scholars provides parents with information about a wide range of opportunities that align with their student's journey from middle school to high school, college and career. Eligible members are encouraged to apply for scholarships, and register for events, webinars, and more. Please note that applying for an opportunity does not guarantee an award or placement in a program. Space at events is often limited, and registration will close when capacity is reached.

Young Scholars activities are designed to enrich, inform, and diversify students’ experiences, though participation does not guarantee future success.