2027 NEHS Scholarship

NEHS is thrilled to announce an exhilarating expansion of its scholarship fund, now offering over $80,000 in financial support to student members from around the globe. This incredible opportunity allows aspiring scholars to dive deep into the world of literature, with all applicants required to read one (or both) of the captivating Common Reader texts. To compete for this prestigious scholarship, students must submit a high-quality, critical, and analytical essay based on one of the thought-provoking prompts listed below.

Our scholarships provide unlimited possibilities as they can be applied to any accredited university anywhere in the world. Whether you’re dreaming of studying marine biology in the USA, computer science in Tanzania, or art history in China, this scholarship empowers you to pursue any subject your heart desires. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 13, 2027
• Value$5,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorNEHS
• Course to studyEnglish

Benefits

Award amounts vary depending on the number and quality of submissions received. In an average year, 30 or more students receive scholarships from NEHS. 

At least one Dr. William C. Johnson scholarship worth $5,000 will be awarded each year.

Awards will be sent directly to colleges or universities for deposit into winners’ financial accounts in late summer. If a student needs to defer college entry, NEHS will hold the scholarship for one year. Awards not accepted within one year will be forfeited.

Requirements

1. Applicants must be NEHS student members enrolled in a school with an active NEHS chapter.
2. Applicants must be current high school seniors planning to study at a four-year university or two-year college.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. All submissions must be made via the NEHS AwardSpring platform during the Fall Awards Cycle (for How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water) or Winter Awards Cycle (for The Midnight Library).
2. Student members must upload a PDF file (.pdf) of their essay.
3. Applicants must upload a single, accessible, video in the AwardSpring platform in .MOV or .MP4 format that allows evaluators to see and hear the student’s responses to the Supplementary Questions.
4. Applicants must complete demographic data questions prior to submitting their documentation.
5. Applicants must agree that they are willing to provide a written report and photos detailing the impact the scholarship has had on them, which can be used by NEHS to promote this and other opportunities in future years should they win an award. 

For more details, visit  NEHS Scholarship Webpage