National Society of Collegiate Scholars

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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
NSCS
NSCS Logo.png
FoundedApril 30, 1994;30 years ago (1994-04-30)
George Washington University
Type Honor
Affiliation ACHS
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoHonor. Inspire. Engage.
Colors  Crimson and   Gold
Publication3 Pillars Blog
Philanthropy Active Minds
Chapters260
Members90,000 active
1,600,000 lifetime
Headquarters2000 M Street NW Suite 480G
Washington, D.C. 20036
United States
Website nscs.org

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]

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History

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:

Activities

Scholarships

NSCS offers both undergraduate and graduate scholarships annually. [8] Recent scholarship recipients are highlighted periodically on the NSCS Website.

Philanthropy

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

Controversies

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]

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