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At A Glance
- NSLC offers partial scholarships for summer programs
- Students must enroll with a refundable deposit to apply
- Monthly payments are paused for applicants until awards are announced
- Scholarship applications close March 11, 2026
An NSLC summer opens doors to hands-on learning, career exploration, and unforgettable experiences on college campuses in the U.S. and abroad. From stepping into professional spaces to connecting with peers who share your interests, NSLC programs help students gain confidence, explore their passions, and get a clearer picture of their future.
NSLC is proud to offer financial support to help make these opportunities a reality through the Summer Scholarship Application.
Whether you’re passionate about medicine, law, business, engineering, the arts, or public service, NSLC scholarships give motivated students the chance to spend their summer exploring, growing, and building toward a future they’re excited about.
Who Should Apply
NSLC scholarships are designed for motivated, curious students who want to make the most of their summer. We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, whether you’re exploring career paths, developing leadership skills, or discovering new passions.
Scholarship recipients typically demonstrate that financial support will make a meaningful difference in their ability to attend. Other qualities that strengthen an application include:
- A strong interest in exploring future career paths
- A willingness to challenge themselves academically and personally
- Curiosity and excitement about hands-on learning experiences
- Enthusiasm for connecting with peers who share similar goals
You don’t need to have everything figured out. NSLC programs are built to help you explore, ask questions, and gain confidence about what lies ahead. Scholarships simply make that opportunity more accessible.
How to Apply
Applying for a 2026 NSLC scholarship is straightforward. Students must be enrolled in a Summer 2026 program with a refundable deposit placed before starting a scholarship application. Once enrolled, you can begin your Summer Scholarship Application. Requirements to apply are:
- Your most recent academic transcript
- A recommendation from a teacher or counselor
- A brief description of your financial situation
- An essay responding to the provided prompts
NSLC does not expect scholarship applicants to continue making monthly tuition payments while awaiting 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 learning whether they’ve received a scholarship.
If a student is denied a scholarship, or if the award amount is insufficient, the deposit made this academic year can be fully refunded upon cancellation.
The scholarship committee reviews each application carefully, with demonstrated financial need as the primary factor. Awards are partial scholarships granted in varying amounts to help as many students as possible participate in NSLC programs. Maximum scholarship awards will not exceed the cost of tuition less the deposit.
Scholarship applications are due at 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Notifications will be sent April 1, 2026, and students will have until April 24, 2026, to accept or decline their award.
Start Your NSLC Summer
NSLC offers a summer full of opportunities to explore your passions and invest in your future. With the Summer Scholarship Application, we aim to make that investment more accessible.
Submitting an application is the first step toward an unforgettable summer of hands-on learning, career exploration, and new connections. Enroll today.