NSCS

Washington, D.C. · Capital Hilton Hotel · August 7–9, 2026

NSCS ScholarCON 2026

ScholarCON is The National Society of Collegiate Scholars' annual national member conference, bringing together high-achieving scholars from across the country for leadership development, career preparation, inspiring and informative sessions, community service, and powerful networking opportunities.

ScholarCON 2026

Highlights

Heard from Inspiring Speakers

Heard from Inspiring Speakers

Members learned from guest speakers who shared their experiences, perspectives, and advice.

Developed as Leaders

Developed as Leaders

Chapter officers participated in training and connected with other student leaders from across the country.

Put Service into Action

Put Service into Action

Attendees worked with community partners to give back and live out NSCS' pillar of service.

Explored Washington, D.C.

Explored Washington, D.C.

Members experienced D.C. together through a monument tour and a visit to the O Museum.

Made Lasting Connections

Made Lasting Connections

ScholarCON brought members, officers, advisors, the National Leadership Council, NSCS staff, and the Board of Directors together to meet new people, build relationships, and create connections that continue well beyond the conference.

State of the Society

State of the Society

Heard updates on NSCS outcomes and impact, celebrated the organization's progress, and got a first look at the launch of our new member platform.

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes

Celebrated our Star Status chapters and their accomplishments, recognized outstanding members and chapters, and had plenty of fun giveaways throughout the conference.

ScholarCON 2026

Featured Speakers

Yasmine Arrington Brooks

Yasmine Arrington Brooks

Founder & Executive Director

ScholarCHIPS

Garrett Mintz

Garrett Mintz

Founder

Ambition in Motion

Kevin Russell

Kevin Russell

Founder & CEO

The Zillennial Advisors

H.H. Leonards

H.H. Leonards

Founder

The Mansion on O Street

Eric Rockwood

Eric Rockwood

Program Associate, Send Silence Packing

Active Minds

Deepa Gajulapalli

Deepa Gajulapalli

Recruitment Manager

Teach for America

Melinda Garrington

Melinda Garrington

Program Partner, Marketing & Community Engagement

NMDP

Dr. Stacy Jones

Dr. Stacy Jones

Dean of Students & Assistant Vice President

The University of Alabama

Steve Loflin

Steve Loflin

Founder & CEO

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Julie Staggs, Ed.D.

Julie Staggs, Ed.D.

Founder & Managing Principal

Beyond Theory to Practice

Member, NSCS Board of Directors

Helene Scott, MA

Helene Scott, MA

CEO & Leadership Development Consultant

Unloc Visionary Leadership

Karin Wiedemann

Karin Wiedemann

Career Transition Coach & Global Leadership Development Specialist

Wiedemann Consulting

Peter Konwerski, Ed.D.

Peter Konwerski, Ed.D.

Former VP of Student Affairs

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Member, NSCS Board of Directors

Chris Ferguson

Chris Ferguson

Member & Managing Partner

Jack O'Boyle & Associates

Chair, NSCS Board of Directors

Eva Coll

Eva Coll

Program Manager for Club & Career Engagement

University of Maryland

Holly Barclay

Holly Barclay

Director, Chapter & Member Experience

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Jennifer Castillo

Jennifer Castillo

Director of Partnerships, Scholarships, and Advisor Experience

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Joey Rios, M.S.

Joey Rios, M.S.

Manager, Chapter Experience

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Dyanna Moreira, M.S.Ed.

Dyanna Moreira, M.S.Ed.

Manager, Chapter Experience

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

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