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Offered by National Society of High School Scholars
The John Lewis Good Trouble Scholarship is open to all NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) high school and college members who embody the Civil Rights Icon and Georgia U.S. Representative John Lewis’s ideals of “good trouble.” This scholarship honors John Lewis’s legacy by awarding recipients who embody “good trouble” and stand up for what’s right even when facing backlash for doing so. To apply, students must submit an 800-word essay answering the prompt “In 800 words or less, define what “good trouble” looks like to you. Please give one example of how you “get in the way” and what you are doing in your community to be unafraid to make some noise.” Applicants must also submit photos/media of their community activism, engagement, and/or committee involvement/events, as well as other application materials detailed below.
If you’re a passionate high school or college student activist, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), since 2002, 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.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School & College Students
Applicants must be NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) members.
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See all easy scholarshipsIn addition to the below application materials, interested students must submit a color headshot of themselves.
800-word essay
Academic transcript
Resume or CV
Letter of recommendation
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