NSCS Quick Facts

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) was chartered at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 1994 with 120 new members .

What is NSCS?

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first- and second-year college students and offers a wide variety of opportunities for involvement on the campus, community and national level. NSCS encourages members to become and remain involved in community service and leadership activities throughout their college years and beyond. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average.

The Society was founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership and service.

Each chapter engages in service to its local community and gives members the chance to develop leadership skills in a variety of leadership positions.

The national office offers programs and services designed to contribute to the personal and professional development of members. Benefits of membership include: scholarships; Service Spring Break trips; NSCS Career Connection; The Distinguished Scholars Program; NSCS Leadership Summit; Online communities and resources; and alumni programs.

NSCS At A Glance:

• Interdisciplinary honors organization – representing all undergraduate majors
• Invites first and second year students in the top 20 percent of the class or having earned a GPA of 3.4 or better to become members
• One time, lifetime membership fee of $75
• 205 Chapters as of April 30, 2004. Chapters in 49 states (all except Alaska), Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia
• 375,000 lifetime members
• 70,000 new members join each year
• 2,800 members have served as chapter officers since 1994
• More than $400,000 in scholarships distributed since 1994
• 12,000 middle school students have participated in Planning for College Success program
• 700 members were recipients of the Presidential Student Service Award and/or the NSCS/America's Promise Scholar of Promise Award
• 1,250 members, officers and advisors have participated in NSCS Leadership Summits during the last nine years
• 350 members have participated in Service Spring Break trips
• NSCS is the only honors organization offering community service spring breaks
• More than 500 members have been selected as members of the Teach for America Corps
• NSCS was selected as the 2004 Connect America Partner of the Year for the Points of Light Foundation
• NSCS was elected into the Association of College Honor Societies in 2004
• NSCS is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization