# Honor Societies Programs & Competitions for High School Students

Honor societies — NHS and its subject-specific siblings in math, science, language, and the arts — reward sustained achievement with recognition, scholarships, and officer roles.

Membership alone is common; leadership and service projects inside a society are what turn it into a real application line.

16 verified programs match this page; 3 of the featured listings are free; 1 can be done online.

## Programs (16 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cum Laude Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cum-laude-society) | The Cum Laude Society | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National English Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-english-honor-society) | Sigma Tau Delta | $15 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Junior Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-junior-honor-society) | NASSP | $15 | in_person | Grades 6–9 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Technical Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-technical-honor-society) | SkillsUSA | $25 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [International Thespian Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/international-thespian-society) | EdTA | $30 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rho-kappa-social-studies) | NCSS | $30 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-10-01 |
| [World Language Honor Societies (Multiple Languages)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/language-honor-societies) | Various | $30 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Latin Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-latin-honor-society) | American Classical League | $20 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Speech & Debate Association Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-speech-debate-association-honor-society) | NSDA | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Tri-M Music Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tri-m-music-honor-society) | NAfME | $30 | in_person | Grades 6–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mu-alpha-theta) | Mu Alpha Theta | $25 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-01 |
| [National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nshss-foundation-scholarships) | NSHSS Foundation | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-27 |
| [Golden Key International Honour Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/golden-key-scholarship) | Golden Key | $95 | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Delta Epsilon Phi German Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/delta-epsilon-phi) | American Association of Teachers of German | $20 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Art Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-art-honor-society) | National Art Education Association | $25 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |
| [National Chinese Honor Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-chinese-honor-society) | Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools | $20 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-31 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many honor societies programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 16 verified honor societies opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these honor societies programs free?

Yes — 3 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society (October 1, 2026); National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships (October 27, 2026); Cum Laude Society (December 31, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do honor societies extracurriculars help with college admissions?

Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in honor societies (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. Pick one or two programs from this page and go deep.

## Related pages

- [Leadership for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/leadership)
- [Scholarships for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/scholarships)
- [Community for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/community)
- [Competitions for High School Students](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/competitions)
- [Browse all extracurriculars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars)
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