Honors Organizations

A gathering place for those reaching for excellence.

Mu Alpha Theta is a National Mathematics Honor Society encompassing over 65,000 students in more than 1,400 schools. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Provides a method for schools to recognize and encourage those students who enjoy and excel in mathematics; organizes a National Convention for teachers and students to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country; and rewards outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards to both students and their faculty advisors.

NASA SHARP

Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program (NASA SHARP) is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong interest in and aptitude for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and geography (STEM+G). One of NASA SHARP's objectives is to encourage the career paths of pre-college students who have been traditionally underrepresented in STEM+G fields. The following groups are traditionally underrepresented in STEM+G - Females, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders (Natives of the Philippines, Guam, American Samoa, or Micronesia), and the disabled. NASA SHARP Commuter Component is conducted at thirteen participating NASA Field Installations, while the NASA SHARP Residential Component is conducted at universities throughout the United States.

The National Beta Club

Provides a channel to promote, recognize and train students in the areas of character, achievement, service and leadership for both Junior (grades 5-9) and Senior (grades 9-12) students. The qualifications for membership on the part of the student shall be: (a) worthy, moral and ethical character, (b) good mentality, (c) creditable achievement, and (d) commendable attitude. The standards and means for appraising these qualities shall be determined by the administration of the school where the club is located.

National Honor Society

Official site of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The NHS and the NJS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character (Citizenship for NJHS). Website includes information on National Society Scholarships, Principal's Leadership Awards, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Wendy's High School Heisman Awards, and the TREE Leadership Camp Awards.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Goals are: 1) to identify and honor academically talented U.S. high school students; 2) to stimulate increased support for their education; and 3) to provide efficient and effective scholarship program management for organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships. NMSC conducts the National Merit^® Scholarship Program and the National Achievement^SM Scholarship Program — annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships.

The Posse Foundation

The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits, and trains incredible youth leaders from urban public high schools and sends these groups as "Posses" to top colleges and universities in this country. The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and selects student leaders from public high schools to form multicultural teams called “Posses”. These teams are then prepared, through an intensive eight-month Posse Training Program, for enrollment at top universities nationwide to pursue their academics and to help promote cross-cultural communication on campus. The focus of the program is two-fold: 1) To recruit students who have extraordinary leadership ability and academic potential that might be overlooked by the traditional university selection process, and 2) To devote the resources and support necessary to allow those students to achieve personal and academic excellence, reach graduation and effect positive changes on their college campus and in their community.

Presidential Scholars Program

The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established to recognize and honor some of our Nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. The Program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. Each year, up to 141 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the Nation's highest honors for high school students. The Scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people. For the Academic Component of the program, all graduating high school seniors who are citizens of the United States and have scored exceptionally well on either the SAT of the College Board or the ACT Assessment of the American College Testing Program on or before October of each year, are automatically considered for participation. After a rigorous process, semi-finalists are selected based upon their academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and an analysis of their essay. The Commission on Presidential Scholars makes the final selection of the 121 students. For the Arts Component of the program, students must register and participate in the Arts Recognition and Talent Search: a national program designed to identify, recognize and encourage talented high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in: dance, music, music/jazz, music/voice, theater, photography, visual arts or writing. The Commission on Presidential Scholars makes the final selection of up to 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

The Ventures Scholars Program

Designed to promote equity in and access to higher education for young adults interested in math- and science-based careers. The Ventures Scholars Program invites high achieving historically underrepresented students and first-generation college-going students (Ventures Scholars) interested in math- and science-based careers to use its free services to help them achieve their career goals. Ventures Scholars are initially targeted in high school and invited to join the Ventures Scholars Program. If a student has not received an invitation but meets the requirements, the student can complete an application and send it to the Ventures Scholars Program.

Who's Who Among American High School Students

Recognizes students who have achieved a "B" grade point average or better and demonstrated leadership in academics, athletics or extracurricular activities. The majority of students selected for publication maintain an "A" average. Students who wish to be included in Who's Who must be recommended by an adult from their high school, church, or sponsor of a youth organization in which they have participated as a high school student. There are no financial responsibilities whatsoever contingent upon recognition in Who's Who Among American High School Students® .

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