NSLC Becomes First Pre-College Program to Earn MESH(+) Seal for Student Well-Being

Recognition establishes National Student Leadership Conference at the forefront of student well-being and holistic youth development CHICAGO, IL — The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) has been awarded the MESH(+) Seal by the Alliance for Camp Health, becoming the first pre-college, on-campus program in the United States to earn the distinction. The MESH(+) Seal recognizes… Read More


NSLC and Space Center Houston Launch New Engineering Program for High School Students

New nine-day summer program places students inside NASA’s astronaut training and mission development environment through hands-on engineering simulations. CHIGAGO, IL – National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC), the leading provider of immersive pre-college experiences for high school students, has announced the launch of a new Engineering program at NASA’s Space Center Houston. Beginning Summer 2026, students… Read More


How to Apply for an NSLC Summer Scholarship

Read Time: 3 minutes 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… Read More


NSLC and IMG Academy Announce 2026 Middle School Program Collaboration

New summer program unites immersive academics, leadership development, and elite athletic training for students in grades 6–8 CHICAGO — National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) and IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, announced a new middle school program collaboration launching in summer 2026, bringing together immersive academic enrichment, leadership development, and elite athletic training… Read More


New York City Day Programs

At the NSLC on Business & Entrepreneurship, high school students experience realistic simulations that let them see and feel what it’s like to start, manage and build a company. Working with your peers, you will tackle the challenges of a start-up – from idea generation to securing financing, to launching your business. By the end… Read More


5 Ways NSLC Prepares High School Students For College

Read Time: 4 minutes At A Glance Explore future career paths through hands-on, real-world learning Build leadership skills that support success in all areas of life Experience campus living, new locations, and a diverse peer community Since 1989, the National Student Leadership Conference has been dedicated to helping teens prepare for their next steps after… Read More


NSLC and IEEE Partner to Advance Engineering & Technology Education for High School Students

Collaboration combines NSLC’s decades of leadership in hands-on education with IEEE’s global expertise in technology and innovation, empowering the next generation of leaders to push the boundaries of engineering. CHICAGO, IL — January 6, 2026 — The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC), a leading provider of immersive pre-college experiences that empower middle and high school… Read More