Students in grades 4-5 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school's chapter are eligible to be  invited for membership.

Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS):

• NEHS Scholarship
• Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 90 or equivalent standard of   excellence in each semester average per subject.
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Service