Chris Heads to Sweden!

Hello, my name is Christopher. I'm a senior at James Rickards High school. I have maintained A/ B honor all throughout my years in school. Throughout the years I faced adversities that challenged me to become a great student. Being raised by a single mother encouraged me to want more from life. My mother is brilliant and creative. She always came up with different ways to make sure my sister and I had what we needed. From pretending to go on a shakeout because we had to sleep in a friend's car to pretending we are on vacation from sleeping in hotels. My mother never let her hardships get to her. She works hard to provide and care for us. She is a virtuous woman. I maintain a 4.0 GPA. I work hard in school so I can do things my mother never experienced. I was invite by The National Society of High School Scholars to attend a tour of Sweden, and I want to go to Sweden and as a single mother it will be hard for my mom to have $6,000 by October. I'm asking my community to help me get to Sweden . This will take care of my travel and stay. Please help me experience this amazing adventure. In the winter of December 2023, I hope to travel with The National Society of High School Scholars. I am very excited about this opportunity! My travel experiences will undoubtedly change my perspectives and enhance my education as a whole. I am most looking forward to seeing so many sights that I have only had the opportunity to read about in textbooks. I am especially excited to see Stockholm's museums and historical sites and attend lectures given by Nobel Laureates. In honor of NSHSS co-founder Claes Nobel, NSHSS travels to Sweden every December to attend the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony festivities and explore the Nobel legacy. On this tour, I will have the privilege of learning about significant moments in history in the place where they happened and to participate in history as it is being made. I am working hard to raise funds for this trip and will be helping to pay for a portion

of the trip myself. While I’m embracing the challenge of raising funds wholeheart-

edly, I could also greatly use assistance. That’s why I’m looking for people, such as

you, to sponsor a portion of my experience. My goal is to raise $6,000 before October 15, 2023. I greatly appreciate any contribution you are willing to make. Supporters like you are the reason this trip is possible.

I am a part of The National Society of High School Scholars. Since 2002, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has been supporting young academics on their journey to college and beyond as they prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Co-founded by the grand-nephew of Alfred Nobel, NSHSS is inspired by the mission of the Nobel Prize to support academic achievement and world betterment. NSHSS pursues this mission by connecting members with scholarships, college fairs, internships, career and leadership opportunities, partner discounts, and more.

I really appreciate your assistance and thank you in advance for your support. I can’t wait to share my experiences with you after my tour!

$4000 goes to my hotel and food coast plus my NHSS T-shirt

$2500 goes towards my travel for round trip. That includes airfare, passport, and to have a flight attendant accompany me since I'm a minor.