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If you're a new NSCS member, you're eligible to apply for the Merit Award scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship that NSCS awards to outstanding new NSCS members from across the country.

Apply now, by visiting www.nscs.org/scholarships/merit-award. Make sure you're logged in, to view the application.

Universum is conducting their annual student survey and would greatly appreciate it if you would be able to help.

By completing the survey you’re helping to create a report that tells employers what it is you want from a job, how you’re looking for jobs and what companies should do to make sure you’re satisfied.

In addition, for each survey completed by an NSCS member, Universum will make a donation to the UNICEF Haiti Relief fund.

Take the survey and help us help you! http://survey.confirmit.com/wix1/p1062158051.aspx?reid=2

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is excited to announce a partnership with The Guru Nation, a career development network for young professionals.

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"Using Social Media in Your Job Search" presented by GEICO and KODA

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Many companies, large and small, are embracing social media to attract, recruit and engage top talent. Learn how Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, KODA.us and other sites can provide you with valuable job leads, networking opportunities and other career resources. 

NSCS is happy to announce its partnership with The Princeton Review. NSCS members can now receive 15 percent off classroom courses and 20% off online courses. To find out more check out the The Princeton Review - NSCS webpage.

http://www.nscs.org/princeton-review

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is pleased to announce its partnership with Affinity Financial Management Services, (AFMS) a boutique financial consulting firm that assists alumni associations with acquiring new financial service relationships and identifying additional sources of revenue.

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NSCS has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Hongjie Chen, a junior philosophy major at Hillsborough Community College. Chen will be transferring to Boston College.

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Washington, D.C. - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is pleased to announce the 52 recipients of the 2009 NSCS Merit Award scholarship. These 52 winners represent the best that NSCS members have to offer, from their active involvement in service to their substantial academic achievements.

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In partnership with GEICO, NSCS has awarded four $5,000 NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships.

The 2009-2010 recipients are:

Erin Behrens; alumnus of Winona State University; working toward an M.D. in Clinical-Counseling Psychology at Illinois State University.

Alexander Flowers; alumnus of St. Xavier University; working toward an M.S. in Biotechnology and Chemical Science at Roosevelt University.

Erin Hafkenschiel; alumnus of the University of California- Berkeley; working toward an M.D. in Public Policy and Urban Planning at Harvard University.

Rebecca White; alumnus of the University of Maryland; working toward an M.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

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Presented by GEICO

The news from Wall Street isn't great, but this informative and interactive webinar will give you the tools to be financially responsible, regardless of market changes.

Learn what you need to know about:
- creating a budget
- the importance of your credit rating
- paying off debt
- understanding the total rewards package and
- planning for future financial success.

Watched it here! (37 minutes)

Also download the PowerPoint presentation