Scholarships and others!

I just want to remind you that the EXEMPLARY Scholar award is NOW available. Check out the Link at HERE. The deadline is January 6, 2007.  Here is a brief synopsis of what it is and what you can win..

What is The Exemplary Scholar Award?

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Exemplary Scholar Award was created by the NSCS National Leadership Council (NLC) to recognize outstanding undergraduates among the NSCS membership for their high academic achievement as well as additional scholarly pursuits outside of the classroom. The award finalists and winner will have a demonstrated passion for their work and activities as well as a balance between, school, community service, leadership and other extra-curricular involvement.

What does the recipient receive?

1. National recognition as one of the most outstanding members of NSCS, including:

•  Press release to campus newspapers
•  Press release to hometown newspapers
•  Letter to University President
•  Announcement and recognition on NSCS Web site
•  Announcement at NSCS Convention 2008 in Orlando, FL
•  Announcement at NSCS chapter meeting

1.  An inscribed plaque
2.  $500 scholarship

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Its holiday season and if you’re looking to buy someone a present, look no further than the NSCS store Check out the store at http://www.mssfulfillment.com/nscs/products/index.php

 

Also, there are some discounts available to you at

• WWW.OVERSTOCK.COM - 8% off purchase at Overstock
• WWW.BN.COM – 5%  off purchase at Barnes & Nobles

To take advantage of the discounts make sure you sign into your NSCS account and click on the tab at the top that says MEMBER BENEFITS.

Enjoy!

If  you have any questions don’t hesitate to email me at vega@nscs.org

Manchester Bidwell Corporation

I hope that all of you had an amazing Thanksgiving!

I am sorry I have not been able to update, I have been without internet and to top things of, it is my final exam week   Its okay, I bring news!

Recently, Andrew Bruskin (President of the NLC) was lucky enough to take a trip to  Manchester Bidwell Corporation, to visit one of Bill Strickland’s schools. If you went to the 2007 convention, Bill Strickland was one of the speakers who were able to share his experiences with the members.  Andrew, along with Brandon Huseman (Vice-President of NLC), Steve Loflin (NSCS Executive Director) and Shanna Houser (Director for Member Experience) were able to visit the school in Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, November 20, 2007.

Some of you may be asking, what does Manchester Bidwell Corporation have anything to do with NSCS? Bill Strickland, has opened many schools in hopes of inspiring young people to succeed in life. His corporation, The Manchester Bidwell organizations are diverse entities that combine to create a model for arts, education, training, and hope to reshape the business of social change. NSCS was lucky enough to have him speak at our convention. Take a look at his website at http://www.manchesterbidwell.org/

Andrew stated that his outlook for the trip began after Mr. Strickland spoke at the convention. Andrew stated “I initially forwarded the idea for visiting Manchester Bidwell to Steve Loflin after the summer convention in Philadelphia. I, like all of the other NSCS members who were present for Mr. Strickland’s speech, were extremely impressed at his vision and his determination to never give up, even when facing impossible odds. Like many of the other keynote speakers that we heard, Mr. Strickland is a role model for many NSCS members. This mutually beneficial visit was important in laying the foundation for any future communication and partnership between the two organizations.”

Overall, NSCS is looking after its members, keeping its eyes open and is engaging in every possible opportunity that can have the potential to greatly benefit its members.

If you have any comments or questions, dont hesistate to email Andrew at Bruskin@nscs.org  and if you have any news or information to share, please email me at vega@nscs.org

Good Luck on Finals!!!