Is An NSCS Membership Really Worth It?

Given the assortment of programs, resources, connections, support, and savings, an NSCS membership truly is worth it. At a minimum you’ll get access to over $500,000 in scholarships and awards alone, plus for Premium members, nearly $100 million in scholarships via our new nationwide scholarship database.

And do not forget about the content we provide to prepare you for your future careers, and the opportunity to apply and save with exclusive internship and study abroad programs.

Follow the journey of these six NSCS members who realized that joining NSCS was truly worth the one-time, lifetime fee and a valuable step in their college career.

 

Stephanie Cahill

Arizona State University



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Elected Chapter Officer
• Elected to  Leadership Council
• Recipient of Board of Directors $1K scholarship
• $800 travel stipend


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• Over $1,800
Council Representation – $800 travel stipend

Shadrique Johnson

Howard University



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Received a FREE resume review ($199 value)
• Identified 10 scholarships in the new Hub PLUS Portal valued at $25K
• Attended induction


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• Over $50 and counting
• Access to 8K scholarships exclusive to members
• Priceless!

Chloe Reynolds

George Mason University



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Interned at NSCS HQ
• Selected as the recipient of the $2,500 Community College Transition Award
• Added NSCS to her resume


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• Over $2,400
• Internship and existing NSCS network at her new school
• Incomparable!

Watch interviews of NSCS student members and chapter presidents.

They explain why joining NSCS is worth it and how the honor society brings in positive values to the life of its members. Meet a team of high-achievers who have  benefited by NSCS.  

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According to the 2019 NSCS Membership Satisfaction Survey, 93% of members believe that their NSCS membership will help them stand out for a future job, internship and/or graduate school opportunity.

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88% of current members indicated that they were likely or very likely to recommend NSCS to fellow students.

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90% of NSCS members believe honor societies are an essential part of their collegiate journey.

Chester Rihn

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Interned with Absolute Internship in Sweden and received the $100 off NSCS member discount
• Volunteered with NSCS chapter
• Attended Induction Ceremony


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• 100% return on membership fee
• Once in a lifetime internship as a digital intern abroad and volunteered with the local chapter
• Life changing!

Andrew Podhorecki

Colorado State University



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Interned with Absolute Internship in Sweden and received the $100 off NSCS member discount
• Volunteered with NSCS chapter
• Won $5,000 scholarship


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• Over $4,900
• Semester internship whilst exploring the world
• Worth it!

Brandon Spencer

University of California, Fresno



Paid the one-time, lifetime fee


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• Recipient of the $2,500 First-in-Family Award
• Attended New Member Induction Ceremony
• Added NSCS to his resume


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RETURN ON INVESTMENT

• Over $2,400
• Financial assistance and support, along with the ability to distinguish himself early on in his college career
• Invaluable!