This document provides information about the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) including: 1) How to earn points through NSCS events, meetings, donations and service that can be redeemed for graduation cords or discounts. 2) Upcoming service opportunities at a food bank and museum and a dance marathon fundraiser where points can be earned. 3) Various leadership positions and scholarships available through NSCS as well as information on building resumes and networking. 4) Reminders to sign in to the portal, donate to a fundraiser, RSVP for an etiquette dinner, and apply for officer positions by the stated deadlines.

2. ● http://www.nscs.org/
● click MyNSCS tab and sign in with email
● click My Chapter, then Updates - here you
can access all messages that have been sent
through the portal
● benefits tab - discounts, scholarships

3. ● NSCS points
o meetings and NSCS events
o donate ink cartridges, old electronics
o outside service hours - email to
nscsserviceud@gmail.com
o need 25 to be eligible to buy a graduation cord, 50
points for a free cord
● Service points
o 1 for every hour through NSCS events, need 6 per
year to remain active

4. ● attend two meetings per semester
● complete 6 service hours through NSCS
events for the school year
**** New members - you do not have to fulfill
these requirements until the start of next year

5. ● Spots still open for the Food Bank: March 9th, April
10th, April 30th
● Email nscsserviceud@gmail.com if you would like to
attend one of these trips, and indicate whether or not
you can drive
● Email nscsserviceud@gmail.com if you are interested
in learning more about service opportunities at the
Hagley Museum in Wilmington

6. ● Sunday, March 22 from 9-am - 9pm
● opportunity for points!
o Donate to our page. 2 service points for the first 20
dollars, 1 NSCS point for every additional 10 dollars
https://www.udancede.org/udance2015/teampage.aspx?teamid=NBI56505980#.VOAjx003NeV
o Go to the event! 1 service point per hour, max 3
points. MUST take a picture and send it to
nscsserviceud@gmail.com and specify how long you
were there
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W_9Pt7U3qw

7. ● Follow us for easy points and to keep
updated!
● Facebook: facebook.com/nscs.delaware
● Twitter: @nscs_ud
● Instagram: @nscs_ud

8. ● Open Positions
o President
o Treasurer
o VP of Service (2 needed)
o Star Status Coordinator
● Applications Due Friday, March 27
● If you are interested, email
udnscspresident@gmail.com for an app

9. ● On campus on a Monday or Wednesday night
● sponsored by Enterprise
● FREE dinner!!!! along with presentation and
instructions on proper dining etiquette
● if this is something you may be interested
in, please email
udnscspresident@gmail.com

10. ● Leadership conference with speakers, service, and
other fun activities
● June 25-28, 2015 in Orlando, Florida
● $199 for the four day event
● Stay at the Hilton - $75 dollars a night for a double,
$150 for a single room
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puH2Qp3kTI4
● To register or learn more, go to
http://www.scholarcon.org/about

11. ● Hold meetings and other events and
complete tasks on time
● Fulfill chapter and national requirements
● Fundraise
● Assemble application packet for Platinum
Status Award at end of year

12. ● NSCS National Office Rep at Induction
● Letter to our University President
● $500 dollar chapter scholarship
● 15% Discount at NSCS store
● NSCS Website Recognition
● Serve as a Role Model for others

13. ● Go to http://www.nscs.org/scholarships for
all of our scholarship opportunities
● FREE Virtual Graduate School Fair
o Register for Virtual Graduate School Fair.
o Monday, March 30 from 2- 6pm
o chat one-on-one with grad school rep and create
grad school profiles

14. ● To get you started on building a strong
resume, watch the video HERE.
● FREE “Resume Tips” Webinar
o Tuesday, March 10 from 3-4pm
o Get started on building an effective resume for
graduate school or your next job search
o Can’t attend? Sign up for a free recording HERE.

15. ● Build your personal and professional NSCS
network
● Learn how at http://www.samegraininc.com/#!nscs/c1oyv
● What is it?
o mobile app designed to connect people that share
multiple in depth areas in common
o great way to meet new people on campus, and
worldwide

16. ● Office of Student Conduct is accepting
applications for the Appellate Board, which
is the final reviewing body for student
conduct matters
● applications available in 218 Hullihen Hall
or at http://www.udel.edu/studentconduct
● Due at 4:30 on Wednesday, February 25

17. ● February 26, 2015
● 11am - 3pm
● Bob Carpenter Center

18. ● Make sure you’ve signed in
● Donate to UDance
● Email about etiquette dinner/service
● Send in officer applications
● apply for scholarships