National Junior Honor Society Membership
Catalog organization: National Junior Honor Society
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What Is National Junior Honor Society Membership?
NJHS membership is awarded only through an active school chapter; students cannot join through the national website. Each school publishes its own eligible grades, selection calendar, candidate form, and evidence requirements, and a five-member faculty council selects members by majority vote.
Nationally, eligible students may range from second-semester sixth grade through ninth grade after at least one semester at the school. Ninth graders qualify only at a middle-level school, not a traditional 9-12 high school. Candidates must first meet a cumulative scholarship threshold of at least 85, B, or 3.0, though local chapters may set a higher standard, and must satisfy local expectations for service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
National Junior Honor Society Membership Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–9 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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