National Society of Collegiate Scholars
| National Society of Collegiate Scholars | |
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| NSCS | |
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| Founded | April 30, 1994 George Washington University |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Honor. Inspire. Engage. |
| Colors | Crimson and Gold |
| Publication | 3 Pillars Blog |
| Philanthropy | Active Minds |
| Chapters | 260 |
| Members | 90,000 active 1,600,000 lifetime |
| Headquarters | 2000 M Street NW Suite 480G Washington, D.C. 20036 United States |
| Website | nscs |
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is a national non-profit academic honor society for college students in the United States. NSCS has active chapters at nearly 300 colleges and universities in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.[1][2]
History
[edit]The National Society of Collegiate Scholars was founded 1on April 30, 1994 at George Washington University in Washington, DC, by Steve Loflin.[3] At the time, Loflin worked in Student Affairs at George Washington University.[4][3] Loflin founded NSCS to recognize students who performed well academically during their first years in college and to provide members with an opportunity to take a leadership role in the organization.[1]
The first NSCS New Member Induction Ceremony was held on The George Washington University campus on April 30, 1994. The society grew, expanding to other campuses in the United States. NSCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS).
As of 2025, NSCS had nearly 300 registered and active on-campus chapters, including a global chapter and more than 1.6 million lifetime members, including about 90,000 current student members. NSCS has also moved back to its classic branding with the crimson and gold seal to celebrate the honor society's history and stay true to the roots of the organization.
In addition to ACHS, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is a member of the following:
- National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- National Scholarship Providers Association[5]
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers[6]
- American Association of Community Colleges[7]
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- National Academic Advising Association
Activities
[edit]Scholarships
[edit]NSCS offers both undergraduate and graduate scholarships annually.[8] Recent scholarship recipients are highlighted periodically on the NSCS Website.
Philanthropy
[edit]In 2017, NSCS partnered with Active Minds to help remove stigmas surrounding mental health. NSCS and Active minds emphasized that there is no correlation between GPA and mental health, and that high achievers should also not hesitate to seek mental counseling when necessary.[9][10]
Notable members
[edit]- Josh Sundquist, American comedian and Paralympian
- Tim Tebow, American football and baseball player
- Alexis Ohanian, Entrepreneur and Investor
- Rakesh Agrawal, chemical engineer
- Keri Blakinger, criminal justice journalist
- Janai Brugger, operatic soprano
- Ckay1, music composer, arranger, and producer
- Yang Huiyan, chairman and the majority shareholder of Country Garden Holdings
- Daniel Innis, New Hampshire Senate
- Allison Kreiger, model
- Carolyne Mas, singer-songwriter
- Lance Parker, soccer player and model
- Zach Wahls, Iowa Senate
Controversies
[edit]The organization has been criticized for charging a membership fee for opportunities that are available for free, with one campus newspaper calling it a "scam".[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Association of College Honor Societies.
- ^ Carter, Carol J. (July 6, 2014). "Celebrating Emerging Scholars, NSCS, and the Power of a Crazy Idea". Huffington Post. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ a b Lindsay, Matt (May 7, 2004). "National Society of Collegiate Scholars Celebrates 10th Anniversary". George Washington University. Archived from the original on March 10, 2005. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ Carter, Carol J. (July 6, 2014). "Celebrating Emerging Scholars, NSCS, and the Power of a Crazy Idea". Huffington Post. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ National Scholarship Providers Association
- ^ American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions
- ^ American Association of Community Colleges
- ^ "IRS Form 990 for NSCS, 2018". July 15, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Babu, Soundharjya (October 13, 2019). "Active Minds and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars prove GPA does not influence mental health". RMU Sentry Media. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ Amy, Shirley (September 25, 2019). "National Society of Collegiate Scholars & Active MindsReport: Mental Health Does Not Discriminate By GPA". eCounseling. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ Editorial Board (March 13, 2015). "Dishonor Society". Pipe Dream (Binghamton University). Retrieved April 14, 2021.
External links
[edit]- National Society of Collegiate Scholars official website
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Association of College Honor Societies)
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