Volunteer Description and Expectations

Each year The National Society of Collegiate Scholar (NSCS) receives over 1000 applications for The Merit Award Scholarship. Applications are received from its outstanding members around the United States and Puerto Rico. In order to determine which of these students receives the award, NSCS recruits volunteers to read and score the applications.

This page is designed to help you volunteer as a scholarship reader to review scholarships for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Membership to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars is not a requirement; Scholarship readers will be required to read student papers and rank winning papers to determine applicants moving to the final round. At the reading event, we will provide the applications to be scored and train volunteers on how to evaluate the applications.

Responsibilities
Scholarship readers must be available to meet according to the time commitment cited below to receive applications and instructions, evaluate the applications, and turn in scoring materials to the Scholarship Manager.

Commitment expected
Volunteers would be expected to commit to 4-hour long sessions. Below are the sessions and times available:   

Tuesday August 10, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Wednesday August 11, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Thursday August 12, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Friday August 13, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Tuesday August 17, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Wednesday August 18, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Thursday August 19, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

Friday August 20, 2010 ( 8am - 12noon) (1pm- 5pm)

If these days do not work for you please let us know your next availability

Snacks and drinks will be provided, as well as a lovely parting gift card . You will receive evaluation forms and instructions prior to the beginning of the session.

Be part of the process that helps provide students with the necessary funding to continue their education in this economy.

Volunteers may not be NSCS members

If you would like to become a reader for this scholarship please download this application form.

Should you have any further questions please contact:

Cynthia Uguru

Manager, Scholarships

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 650

Washington, DC 20036

Tel:  202.265.9000

Fax: 202.265.9200

obayanju [at] nscs [dot] org

AIM: Cuguru NSCS