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NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award

NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award Scholarship Program

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and Herff Jones, Inc. are proud to co-sponsor the 2010–11 NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award (PLA). This scholarship award affords high school principals the opportunity to recognize a student leader by nominating him or her for a national scholarship. For more information about Herff Jones, Inc., visit www.herffjones.com.

Congratulations to the 8 national level winners and 99 state level winners of the 2009-10 NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award!

Congratulations to NASSP/Herff Jones PLA National Winner Emily Martinez-Lanza (center), pictured with Herff Jones Miami Sales Representative Danny Fernandez (left) and Herff Jones National Motivational Programs Manager Mike Matt.

Awards:
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. NASSP and Herff Jones have awarded the PLA scholarships since 1988, providing more than $3.5 million in scholarship awards to outstanding students from across the nation. Students cannot apply for this award. They must be nominated by their high school. High school principals or their designee may nominate only one senior per school to compete.

Eligibility:
High school principals, assistant principals or their designee may nominate one senior per school for this award. Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate leadership. More information

Deadline:
The online submission deadline for the 2010-11 award is December 3, 2010. More information on how to apply

Principals:
Instructions are posted below on how to complete the nomination form. In selecting your candidate, please remember that this is a “leadership” award and your nominee should possess strong leadership qualities.

Still have questions? Be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Resources:
Please use the resources listed below to assist you in preparing your nomination materials and providing recognition to your student nominee.

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