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| The Mission of NSCS | |||||||||
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) was
established on the principle that with scholarship comes a responsibility
to develop leadership and a duty to perform service. To this end, the
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| The Meaning of Membership | |||||||||
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By joining NSCS, a student becomes part of a
noble tradition of academic excellence. Additionally, a student creates an
opportunity to learn through service and to grow through engaging in the
lives of others. The Society provides many different benefits and services
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| Recognition | |||||||||
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An invitation to join NSCS is a recognition of the academic
achievement obtained by the student. The decision to join the Society is a
reflection of the student's commitment to continue to achieve academic
success while developing leadership skills and performing service.
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| Induction Convocation | |||||||||
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Members are welcomed into NSCS at an Induction
Convocation. During the Convocation, new members will learn about the
traditions of the Society and will be challenged to become involved in
their community through leadership and service. | |||||||||
| The NSCS Merit Award | |||||||||
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The Board of Directors for NSCS established the Merit Award to
recognize one student every year at each chapter who best embodies the
three pillars of scholarship, leadership and service. | |||||||||
| Leadership | |||||||||
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The Society is committed to helping each member
realize his or her leadership potential. Members will have the opportunity
to become officers in their local chapter or to assume leadership
positions in regional and national conventions where they will be able to
engage in activities that will enhance and expand their leadership skills.
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| Service Learning | |||||||||
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NSCS believes that community service is the most effective
method for both practical learning and personal growth. The Society
strongly encourages all members to participate in service projects that
the member finds personally rewarding. In addition, the Society
established "Planning for College Success," a program that brings society
members into local schools to encourage students to pursue a college
education and assist with the college planning process. | |||||||||
| How the Membership Dues are Used | |||||||||
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The Board of Directors has established a modest
one-time fee for life membership, in order to provide the following:
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