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About The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

HISTORY

"The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students and encourages members to develop leadership skills through community service.
 
 
The Society was founded in 1994 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. NSCS has active chapters at more than 215 college and university campuses across the United States. Chapters are involved in service to their campus and local communities, as well as scholastic and social activities.
 
 
NSCS members are also eligible to participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the Society."

MISSION

"To honor and inspire academic excellence and engaged citizenship for a lifetime."

WHO CAN JOIN NSCS?

  • The board of directors establishes the criteria for membership.
  • First and second-year students who rank in the top 20th percentile of their class and have a minimum GPA of 3.4 or above.

 

Benefits of Joining NSCS

  • Recognition
  • Networking and career resources
  • Scholarships
  • Leadership development
  • Social and service activities on campus

Symbols

  • Book -  Symbolizes the endless pursuit of knowledge.
  • Torch-  Symbolizes the ability of each of us to serve as a guiding light for others and for the ability of education to enlighten the world.
  • Stars-  Represents the three pillars upon which the society was founded: scholarship, leadership, and service.
  • Laurel- An ancient symbol of distinction and serves to remind us that we are part of a long and noble tradition of distinguished leaders.

 

Information from www.nscs.org