Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship winners!

NISE student advocacy applications received by July 31 are eligible for a chance to win the $500 NISE Ally Scholarship each year. Apply at: https://www.nisenky.org/programs/student-education 

Highlands High School students can check back in the spring of their senior year for the HHS DEI Scholarship application. 


NISE Ally Scholarship

ELLA PIEPER

2 year NISE member
Attending Miami University, Oxford
Majoring In Public Administration & Political Science


NISE was like the lightbulb that ignited my passion for government and politics. Through NISE I have been able to learn about important issues, form my own opinions, make an impact, and form relationships that will last a lifetime. I plan to keep the ideals of NISE alive in my life for years to come. 

Highlands High School 

DEI Scholarship

SARAH YU

Attending Washington University In St. Louis
Majoring In Biochemistry/Molecular Biology & Anthropology (Pre-Med Track)


...I have become an advocate for people who look like me and experience similar ostracization. I find it important to share these experiences within the community of Fort Thomas and at the state level because to be able to progress and better a community, the problems of the marginalized must also be addressed by the majority.


While I have had my own struggles, I am aware of my privilege and the fact that I am not alone in these feelings. I can’t wait to hear the stories of my new peers, their past struggles, and their dreams for the future. I plan on joining multicultural groups, participating in discussions surrounding DEI, and most importantly, continuing to use my voice to speak up for what I believe in.