Become an NSHSS Ambassador
Take your NSHSS experience further. The NSHSS Ambassador Program gives high school members the opportunity to build leadership skills, connect with motivated students, contribute to meaningful projects, and take a more active role in the NSHSS community.
There isn’t just one way to be an Ambassador. Whether you’re interested in leadership, content creation, mentoring, service, events, community building, or simply meeting other students who share your drive, you can build an Ambassador experience around your interests, strengths, and availability.
Eligibility: The Ambassador Program is open to current NSHSS members who are in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. No previous leadership experience is required.
Ambassador applications are open twice each year:
Spring: February 15–April 1
Fall: August 15–October 1
Ambassador applications for Fall 2026 open on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and close on Thursday, October 1 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Previously applied but weren’t selected? We encourage you to apply again.
How to Apply:
- Log into your below.
- Click the link on the left side options of your screen that says"Leadership Programs".
- The Ambassador application will appear in a drop-down below.
- Complete and submit your application.
- Good Luck!
Please allow 2 weeks after the application deadline for the Member Engagement team to review and process applications.
Apply nowWhat can you do as an NSHSS Ambassador?
- Build real leadership experience through student-led committees, support teams, Ambassador Clubs, and special initiatives.
- Connect with Ambassadors from across the NSHSS community in our exclusive Slack workspace, virtual meetings, activities, and life events.
- Create content for NSHSS, including Reels, TikToks, Shorts, blogs, testimonials, social media takeovers, and other student-driven projects.
- Mentor younger students through the Young Scholars community or become a senior mentor and help welcome new ambassadors.
- Access mentorship opportunities as a mentee designed to connect selected Ambassador leaders with Collegiate Council members for personalized college-readiness and leadership guidance.
- Share opportunities by helping other students learn about opportunities available through NSHSS, from scholarships and events to programs and resources.
- Work toward leadership roles including committee lead, support team lead, and Ambassador Council positions.
- Participate in service and outreach opportunities within NSHSS and your own community and earn eligible volunteer hours for qualifying Ambassador activities.
- Access Ambassador-specific opportunities, including leadership initiatives and Ambassador scholarship opportunities.
- Nominate valued educators from your community for NSHSS recognition.
- Represent the student voice by sharing ideas, feedback, and experiences that help shape the Ambassador Program.
- Build experiences you can highlight on college applications, resumes, scholarship applications, and future leadership opportunities.
NSHSS Ambassador Program Benefits
As an NSHSS Ambassador, you’ll gain access to exclusive leadership opportunities, volunteer hours, and a supportive student community, plus real ways to build your resume and share your voice.
The Ambassador Program Explained
Ambassador Benefits: Explained by an Ambassador
NSHSS Ambassador Council President and student creator Adaliz Ramirez breaks down the Ambassador Program from a student perspective in this episode of her NSHSS 101 video series.
It’s a great student-to-student introduction to the opportunities available within the program.
NSHSS Ambassador Scholarship
The NSHSS Ambassador Scholarship recognizes Ambassadors who demonstrate outstanding leadership, involvement, and community impact.
Up to $1,000 for active Ambassadors showing leadership and impact.
Find Your Way to Get Involved
There isn’t just one way to be an Ambassador. You can choose opportunities that match your interests, strengths, availability, and discover new ways to grow along the way. Most importantly, the Ambassador Program is a chance to meet other students who want to create, lead, contribute, and make the most of their NSHSS membership.
Explore Ambassador Committees, Support Groups, Clubs & Initiatives
Want to know what you can join?
Ambassadors can participate in student-led committees, support teams, clubs, and special initiatives covering everything from content creation and community engagement to mentoring, networking, games, writing, photography, sports, and more.
Grow Your Leadership Experience
Your first Ambassador activity does not have to be your last. Many students begin by participating in activities or joining a committee, support team, or club. As they gain experience, they can take on greater responsibility and apply for student leadership positions.
Along the way, you can build experience in communication, teamwork, project planning, public speaking, mentoring, content creation, community building, and leadership, skills and accomplishments you can highlight on college applications, resumes, scholarship applications, and future leadership opportunities.
Hear From NSHSS Ambassadors
Ambassadors consistently tell us that some of the most meaningful parts of the program are the leadership experience they gain, the people they meet, the opportunities they discover, and the confidence that comes from getting involved.
Ready to Become an Ambassador?
If you're ready to take a more active role in NSHSS, meet new people, build your skills, and discover your own way to contribute, we’d love to have you apply.
Applications are open twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall.
Share Your Story with NSHSS
Tell us something you’re proud of whether it’s an academic achievement, leadership role, competition win, nonprofit project, creative work, or personal milestone.
We’d also love to hear about your experience as a member or ambassador. What do you enjoy most about the NSHSS Ambassador Program? Your story helps us celebrate our members and inspire others.