The National Honor Society (NHS) is excited to announce that Haleigh Chapin, a senior at Elkhart High School from Elkhart, TX, has been selected as a finalist and winner of a $5,625 NHS Scholarship. Chapin was chosen from nearly 10,000 applicants. The NHS Scholarship program is supported by NHS’s parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Chapin has contributed over 1,000 service hours to a variety of organizations in her community, such as the Luke Strong Leukemia Foundation, which helps a local family with the financial burden of cancer by fundraising with T-shirt sales. She also supports Living Alternatives, a local organization supporting the needs of expectant mothers with financial needs. With the help of other volunteers, Chapin set up a baby shower for the women at Living Alternatives, collecting donations from local businesses to ensure the event’s success.
“For 100 years, we have recognized our outstanding students for their hard work and dedication to their communities,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “In the midst of a global pandemic that has disrupted almost all facets of everyday life, it’s inspiring and uplifting to see the incredible work of our students who strive each day to make sure their communities are a better place for all. We’re so proud that we can invest in Haleigh’s future and the other talented and compassionate leaders.”
NHS is awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 high school seniors this year based on their demonstrated work to support the four pillars of NHS membership: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. While 575 semifinalists receive $3,200 scholarships, the 24 finalists receive $5,625.
