Scholar's Day in Washington, D.C. 2024

Scholar's Day in Washington, D.C. 2024

Join NSHSS members, families, educators, and partners this summer in Washington, D.C. for a two-day educational conference.

By National Society of High School Scholars

Date and time

August 16 · 1pm - August 17 · 6pm EDT

Location

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

Agenda

Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, August 16


*This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be sent two days before the event date.*

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-in & Onsite Registration


Scan your tickets and build your name badges!

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

College & Career Fair


Meet and explore opportunities with corporate, educational, and government leaders from renowned organizations and universities from around the globe.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

NSHSS Pop-Up Store


Snag your NSHSS swag!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Reception


Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, entertainment from Marvillous Beats, and networking with other NSHSS members, families, and educators.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Conference Kickoff

NSHSS

U.S. Army ROTC

Central Intelligence Agency

CollegeAdvisor.com


Scholar’s Day D.C. 2024 will kick off with a welcome message from NSHSS President and Co-Founder Mr. James Lewis, event announcements, opening sessions by CollegeAdvisor.com, the CIA, Army ROTC, and ...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parent Session

College Aid Pro


Following the Welcome Reception, students will go to their member party while parents are invited to a “Meet & Greet” and informational session with College Aid Pro!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

NSHSS Member Party!


Join your fellow NSHSS members for a casual welcome gathering featuring a DJ and games. Enjoy light refreshments, and take a moment to make some new connections!

About this event

  • 1 day 5 hours

Come to be honored and recognized for your outstanding academic achievements!

Join NSHSS members, families, educators, and partners this summer in Washington, D.C., for a two-day educational conference. This event will feature several workshops, a college and career fair, a member party, and countless networking opportunities. At Scholar's Day, you and your family will learn more about all of the benefits of your NSHSS membership, including $2.5 million in scholarship opportunities yearly, access to an extensive network of university, educational, corporate, and government partners, and of course, the lifetime network of fellow NSHSS members.


SCHOLAR'S DAY IN WASHINGTON D.C.

AUGUST 16-17, 2024

Seating is limited, so it is recommended that you register as soon as possible. Registration will close once we reach full capacity, at which point we will no longer accept registrations. We recommend securing your event tickets before you book your hotel or travel arrangements.

**Only those who register via Eventbrite will be admitted to the event.


EVENT LOCATION

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

201 Waterfront Street

National Harbor, MD, 20745

*Attendees are responsible for getting to and from the event location. NSHSS does not assist with airfare or hotels.*


RECOMMENDED HOTEL

NSHSS has secured a discounted room block at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, the event venue.

BOOK HERE

*Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations. A limited number of rooms are available; first come, first served. Please register for the event before booking any travel or accommodations.*


Please Note: All members, parents, and guests must purchase tickets to attend this event.

We recommend that you register as soon as possible. Seating is limited, and registration will close once we reach the venue's maximum capacity. Only those who register via Eventbrite will be admitted to the event. Registration fees are nonrefundable.


DRESS CODE: Business casual.


REFUND POLICY: If you are no longer able to attend, please email rsvp@nshss.org, and we can transfer your tickets to another NSHSS event currently available on Eventbrite. You can also transfer your registration to another event via your Eventbrite account until the day before the event date. On the day of the event and beyond, registration transfers are no longer allowed in the Eventbrite system, and transferring to another event will no longer be an option.

Up to 30 days before the event starts, attendees can request automatic refunds in full back to their original payment method directly through their Eventbrite account.

Refunds to the original payment method will be issued in full for refund requests received up to 15 days before the event starts. After submitting your refund request in writing by email to rsvp@nshss.org, please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request. After 14 days before the event starts, no refunds will be issued. All further sales are non-refundable.

This event will take place rain or shine. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date or may be refunded on a case-by-case basis. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full.

Frequently asked questions

What is Scholar's Day?

Scholar's Day is NSHSS's signature event and largest of the year. Over the years, NSHSS has hosted thousands of members, families, partners, and friends at Scholar's Day events in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, GA. Fun fact: the first Scholar's Day was held in the US Senate!

Do I have to purchase tickets for my whole family?

Yes! To be admitted to Scholar's Day, each member, parent, or guest must purchase a ticket in order to attend. Your ticket is your name badge, so make sure the name on each ticket is correct and your whole party is accounted for.

Does NSHSS provide accommodations or transportation?

Each attendee is responsible for their own accommodations and transportation arrangements. NSHSS does not assist with airfare or hotels; however, we provide a discounted hotel room block. See the hotel booking link above.

I can only attend on Saturday, can I buy a one-day ticket?

Scholar's Day tickets are only sold as a 2-day ticket package, but it is not mandatory to attend both days. Most of the programming, educational sessions, breakfast, and the Member Recognition Ceremony will be on Saturday, so you won't miss it! Registration will be open again on Saturday morning.

Something came up and I can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?

Up to 30 days before the event starts, attendees can request automatic refunds in full back to their original payment method directly through their Eventbrite account. Please review the full refund policy detailed above.

Will there be food at the event?

NSHSS will provide light hors d'oeuvres during the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon reception and a breakfast on Saturday morning. Be sure to plan to provide your own meals otherwise. There are plenty of excellent restaurants surrounding the venue! NSHSS will share info about nearby eateries on

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