National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
NSLC Summer Program Scholarship
The National Student Leadership Conference offers annual need-based scholarship funding for high school and middle school students enrolled in their summer leadership programs. Awardees typically demonstrate financial hardship, excellent academic records, and high involvement in their school and community.
Award
Vast majority are $500 - $1,000; maximum will not exceed tuition less deposit
Deadline
March 11 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 11 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be actively enrolled in a current Summer 2026 NSLC program
- Must have submitted the initial tuition deposit
- Demonstrate financial need or hardship
- Maintain an excellent academic record
- Be highly involved in school and community
- Open to middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students
What you'll need
- NSLC ID (received after submitting the NSLC Enrollment Application)
- A digital copy of the student's most recent academic transcript (official or unofficial)
- One Teacher or Counselor letter of recommendation (not required for Day Program applicants)
- Total household income (in US Dollars) and fundraising goal
- Essay (up to 500 words): "Why do you deserve a scholarship to the NSLC? Feel free to include your experiences, achievements and goals."
- Financial Explanation Essay (up to 500 words): "Please write a letter of explanation of your current financial situation." (May be completed by a Parent/Guardian)
How to apply
- Enroll in a current NSLC summer program and submit the initial tuition deposit.
- Log into the NSLC scholarship portal using your NSLC ID.
- Complete the online application, including entering household income and fundraising goals.
- Upload a digital copy of your most recent academic transcript.
- Provide the contact information for a teacher or counselor to submit a recommendation letter.
- Write and submit the two required essays.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://portal.nslcleaders.org/mynslc/login/?redirect_to=scholarship
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from portal.nslcleaders.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) before submitting.
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