• For high school programs, students must be between the ages of 14-18 and have completed at least one year of high school. Students may attend NSLC through the summer following high school graduation.

• Please check the programs website here: https://www.nslcleaders.org/dates-locations/

• Dates will vary depending on the program. 

• Applications are reviewed by the NSLC on a rolling basis, so students are advised within two weeks of an admissions decision.

• To apply, click the button below to begin the online application. 

• The application process normally takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. 

• As you get ready to begin the application, keep in mind that you will need your current Grade Point Average (GPA) and contact information for a teacher or counselor at your school. 

• Note: If your application is not accepted, or if you are placed on a wait-list and not eventually accepted to a session, your payment will be refunded back to you.

Please check the following links to look at the location and programs available in each location:

• American University

• Columbia University

• Duke University

• Georgetown University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Northwestern University

• University of British Columbia

• University of California, Berkeley

• University of California, Los Angeles

• University of Miami

• University of Michigan

• Virginia Tech

• Yale University

• After processing your application and sending your acceptance within two weeks of applying.

• Please look at the following: https://www.nslcleaders.org/dates-locations/

Apply for a scholarship

Application Opens: January 17, 2024

Application Deadline: 11:59PM Central, Friday, March 15, 2024 (9:59 PM - Pacific time)

Scholarship Notification: 8:00PM Central, Friday, April 5, 2024 (6:00PM - Pacific time) 

Accept/Decline Deadline: 5:00PM Central, Friday, May 3, 2024 (7:00PM - Pacific time) 

Please make sure you submit your application well before the deadline. 

Application Overview Application Overview

• The NSLF attempts to assist as many students as possible. The majority of scholarships, which are based on financial need, academic merit and school OR community involvement, are granted in the range of $500-$1,000. All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need.

• While the scholarship committee takes into consideration extenuating circumstances such as recent job loss, illness, and injury, the average scholarship recipient demonstrates financial hardship or is from a low income household, has an excellent academic record, and is highly involved in their school and community.

• Maximum scholarship awards will not exceed the cost of tuition less the deposit. The vast majority of scholarships awarded will be $500-$1,000.

• Students must be enrolled in a Summer 2024 program with a deposit placed in order to begin a scholarship application. If a student is denied a scholarship, or if the scholarship award is insufficient, the deposit will be fully refunded upon cancellation.

• The NSLC does not expect scholarship applicants to continue making monthly tuition payments as they await award notifications. After completing the first step of the scholarship application, monthly payment dates will be automatically frozen until after the award notification date. Students are only required to place an initial refundable deposit before knowing if they have received a scholarship.

Application Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in a current NSLC program and have submitted a tuition deposit.

• Students who would like to prepare materials in advance should have the following items ready to complete the NSLF Scholarship Application. All items must be submitted via the online scholarship application (see exception below):

• NSLC ID, received after submitting the NSLC Enrollment Application.

• A digital copy of the student’s most recent academic transcript. This transcript may be “unofficial” or a scanned copy.

• One Teacher or Counselor willing to write and submit a letter of recommendation by the application deadlines listed below. Educators will receive submission instructions via email.

• Total household income (in US Dollars) and fundraising goal.

• List of extracurricular and community activities with accurate Club or Activity Sponsor contact information.

• Responses to the following questions. Each essay should be no more than 500 words:

  • There is a Newspaper doing a feature on you in 2043! Imagine what this story will be about and create a headline and 500 word article. You are encouraged to include your recent accomplishments and what you hope your accomplishments will be by then! Be creative to help us learn more about you and your goals!

  • Please write a letter of explanation of your current financial situation. (May be completed by a Parent/Guardian)

Paper Application Exception:

• Applicants without reliable access to the internet may request a paper application. 

• Please email summerscholarships@nslcleaders.org or call 312-322-9999.

• Paper applications must be requested by February 1, 2024.

• Once your paper application request has been accepted, we will automatically adjust your next payment due date to May 3, 2024.

• Deadline for paper applications: Must be postmarked by March 1, 2024.

• Submission instructions will be sent with the paper application.

Application Deadline

All components of the Scholarship Application, including the educator recommendation must be completed and uploaded no later than 11:59PM Central on Friday, March 15, 2024 – no exceptions.

Questions? Please email summerscholarships@nslcleaders.org.