River City senior named National Honor Society scholarship semifinalist

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — River City Early College senior Kennedy Mullins has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship, standing out among nearly 16,000 applicants nationwide.

The scholarship program, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the four NHS pillars: scholarship, service, leadership and character.

Mullins, a dedicated NHS member and aspiring psychologist, plans to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. “The best thing about being a leader is helping others find their light and giving them a chance to shine,” she said.

This year, NHS will award $2 million in scholarships to 600 exceptional students nationwide. One national winner will receive $25,000, while four others will each be awarded $10,625 for exemplifying one of the four core pillars. An additional 20 national finalists will receive $5,625, and 575 semifinalists, including Mullins, will each receive $3,200.

“Through exceptional service and unwavering academic drive, Kennedy exemplifies the very best of what the National Honor Society represents,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “Her commitment to academic excellence and community impact sets an inspiring example for her peers. We are proud to support her future endeavors and look forward to the positive change she will undoubtedly bring to our world.”

A full list of semifinalists and finalists, searchable by city and state, is available on the National Honor Society website.