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.
Date and time
Location
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745Refund Policy
Agenda
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, August 16
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check-in & Onsite Registration
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
College & Career Fair
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NSHSS Pop-Up Store
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Conference Kickoff
NSHSS
U.S. Army ROTC
Central Intelligence Agency
CollegeAdvisor.com
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Parent Session
College Aid Pro
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NSHSS Member Party!
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.
*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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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