CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL HONOR & MERIT SCHOLARS SOCIETY

National Honor High School Scholars Society

Eligibility for Membership In The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society

Membership in The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society shall be open to men and women who are attending institutions of higher education in the United States of America. The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society welcomes high school, undergraduate, graduate, professional, full-time and part-time students for membership as long as they possess the appropriate qualities that the Society strives to uphold. Foreign students are also eligible as long as they are attending schools within the United States of America. The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society strictly prohibits any sort of discrimination. There is no fee to submit an application for membership, and applicants are notified of acceptance within two weeks. Once accepted into The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society, the inductee is a lifetime member and will gain access to exclusive resources and benefits.

Attributes For Membership In The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society

All members of The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society possess the same thirst for success in all of their scholarly endeavors. This intellectual pursuit is exactly what The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society looks for when reviewing each application. Since testing procedures vary greatly across the country, academic achievement is not the sole factor upon which eligibility is decided.

In The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society each individual student is recognized for his / her excellent academic records, academic honors and recognition, current GPA, civil service, leadership experiences and any accomplishments pertinent to the Society. These attributes are generally evaluated at the time of selection of the members in The National Merit & Honor Scholars Society.

Applicants shall
	Exemplify good character and honest morals
	Be ranked within the top 15% of the institutions student body
	Exhibit potential for leadership and service
	Possess a strong sense of individual growth
	Be involved in campus and community activities

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