Be More Grant 2025

If you're spearheading an innovative project with an entrepreneurial mindset, this program is tailor-made for you. It’s not just about the money; it’s about amplifying your impact in the world. 

We seek projects across STEM, Humanities, and World Betterment, spanning domains like Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Supply Chain, App Development, Media, Social Research, Global & Social Good, Nonprofit, Microfinance, Conservation, and Climate Change, among others, where past Be More winners have achieved.

Awarding $50,000 in Be More Grants:

The NSHSS Be More Grant program provides over $50,000 in funding to NSHSS members aspiring for world betterment.  NSHSS co-founder Claes Nobel stated, "I believe that the human race can be fundamentally better than it is, and students like you will be the ones to change the world to make it what it can be. You are the most formidable proponents of change."

NSHSS members aren’t just dreamers; they’re doers. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Be More Grant Competition.  Five (5) Be More Grants will be awarded at Scholar’s Day Atlanta in a Shark Tank style competition, totaling over $50,000!

1. Project Prompt:  In 500 – 1,000 words, please describe your project or innovation in detail. What problem does it address, and what inspired you to start this venture? In addition, make sure to answer at least 4 of the questions below: 

• What have you accomplished to date? (qualitative and anecdotal results)  
• What specific outcomes do you hope to achieve in the long term? 
• How will this experience help you succeed as an entrepreneur or innovator in your career?  
• Can you give an example of how your initiative has touched and changed someone’s life? 
• How does your project contribute to world betterment or social impact?  
• Can you briefly explain the development process of your project? What primary challenges have you encountered, and how have you overcome them? 

2. Proof of product, project, service concept, or nonprofit 501(c)3. This could include:  Pictures, video, testimonial of product or service, proof of prototype, proof of any patent or trademarks, proof of nonprofit status

3. Business plan (proposal) for how you would use the grant 

4. Community involvement illustrated in photos, video, or media placements (optional, but strongly recommended)

5. Educator or community member recommendation letter

6. Color headshot suitable for website posting

7. Current Transcript (official or unofficial, if in high school or college)

8. Academic Resume

Once the application closes, the top 10 finalists will be invited to compete in the live (think Shark Tank!) competition at Scholar's Day Atlanta, November 2025! This event will be an in-person gathering with a panel of esteemed judges to compete for their chance to earn one of the $10,000 grants.