What is Integrity and Why Does it Matter?

Integrity refers to honesty in all personal, professional and academic endeavors.

Integrity matters because it’s at the foundation of any successful community. Without integrity, a leader cannot engender trust. Without integrity, academic accomplishments are almost meaningless. Without integrity, service to one’s community is hollow.

That’s why we consider it the foundation of our pillars of Scholarship, Leadership and Service.

How Did This Initiative Begin?

NSCS’ integrity initiative was inspired by a national ethics project created by The Association of College Honor Societies, which serves as an accrediting agency for honor societies.

What is NSCS doing about Integrity?

NSCS ties integrity to everything we do. Members celebrate throughout the week engaging in an array of events. Activities on this day differ from chapter to chapter, but range from placing banners around campus, organizing integrity debates, activities that test individuals' integrity, guest speakers and a national i-GuyTM scholarship.

To get your I-GuyTM, click here or to learn more about this scholarship, visit the Integrity Scholarship page.

About NSCS

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities as well as access to over a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships annually. NSCS Members are deeply committed to leadership, service and scholarship and, as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.

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