12 NSCS Members Win Truman Scholarship

Washington, DC, April 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Twelve NSCS members are among the 65 students selected as Truman Scholars for 2008. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores.

The Truman Scholarship Foundation, which was started in 1977 to honor President Truman, awards each scholar $30,000 for graduate study, priority admission to several elite graduate programs, leadership training, career counseling and internship opportunities within the federal government.

“NSCS is proud that nearly 20 percent of Truman Scholars are members of the Society,” Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS’ Executive Director, said. “NSCS’ core values are scholarship, leadership and service, and NSCS’ Truman Scholars exemplify these values.”

The Truman Scholars who are also NSCS members are:

Christina Faust; University of Georgia
Katherine Ball; College of William and Mary
Caraleigh Holverson; Georgetown University
Meredith DeBoom; University of Iowa
Timothy Schmidt; Tulane University
Molly Kenney; American University
Danielle Allen; University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Xiao Wang; University of Virginia
Sarah Ray; Tulane University
Kelly Zahalka; United States Naval Academy
Emily Calandrelli; West Virginia University
Jeffrey Wright; University of Wisconsin-Madison

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About NSCS:
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization to invite first- and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. NSCS offers members exclusive access to scholarships, career resources, leadership and networking opportunities. NSCS has more than 650,000 lifetime members and 228 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.