Once you have completed the steps to become an inducted member of the NSLS, your membership items are sent to your local chapter leaders to present to you during the induction ceremony. Your induction kit includes a t-shirt, certificate, car decal, pin, and plaque (if purchased during registration).
When you join some organizations, the information you receive focuses on the material, tangible benefits you receive from membership. The items in your membership kit are nice side benefits but are definitely not the real value you gain from achieving induction in The National Society of Leadership and Success.
The intangibles that you gain from membership will drive your future and establish you as a leader among your peers. Benefits include improved self-esteem, building peer leadership abilities, sustainable motivation, and drive, and shaping paradigms that will help you discover and achieve your dreams. Member benefits provide opportunities to develop real-world skills that will help you outperform your peers in the workplace, and join an enviable network of movers and shakers who are driven to make a positive change in the world.
Additionally, you will receive tangible benefits such as access to a customized letter of recommendation for prospective employers or graduate schools, graduation accessories that you may purchase and wear at your graduation to display your NSLS membership, access to apply for exclusive scholarships and awards, additional online resources, Success Coaches and our entire Keynote speaker series. The following are highlights of the membership benefits:
- Access to a quarter-million dollars in scholarships and awards
- Professional leadership training from top leaders (a valuable asset to your resume)
- Networking opportunities
- An exclusive online job bank
- A customized letter of recommendation for prospective employers or graduate schools
- Personal success coaching
- Graduation honors recognition with exclusive regalia
- Discounts that can save you hundreds of dollars on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, and at thousands of major brands
For a full list and explanation of our membership benefits please visit https://www.nsls.org/memberinfo/benefits
FAQs
Membership provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive on-campus events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, insurance, and much more.
What are the benefits of the NSLS membership? ›
There are many benefits to joining the NSLS — students selected by their college who accept their invitation get access to:
- Exclusive scholarship and awards.
- Customized letters of recommendation for prospective employers or graduate schools.
- Online job bank.
- Networking opportunities and social events.
Final answer: NSLS membership offers benefits like leadership development, networking opportunities, and access to scholarships and awards.
Is NSLS a big deal? ›
A PRESTIGIOUS REPUTATION
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is nationally recognized as a legitimate, credible, and prestigious organization.
Does NSLS look good on a resume? ›
We are the only accredited honor society in the nation. Because of this prestige, membership to the NSLS can be a huge differentiator between you and other applicants. In fact, some employers actively seek to hire members of the NSLS.
Is NSLS a legitimate honor society? ›
The NSLS is registered with and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Legitimate honor societies will have strong ties and relationships with highly successful individuals and thought leaders across industries. They'll be able to use these relationships to provide value to their members.
Why did you decide to join NSLS? ›
The NSLS sets you up for success after college by preparing you with the tools and resources you need to help land your dream job. Boost your resume by getting leadership certification to help you stand out among your peers. Apply to jobs/internships and get exclusive access to employers seeking to hire NSLS members.
What does NSLS do for students? ›
As a member of the NSLS, you're part of a community of goal-oriented people with access to professional leadership training, exclusive scholarships, an online job bank, networking events, a celebrity speaker series, enhancement of your professional resume, and more.
How much does NSLS cost? ›
According to its website, the NSLS is a national leadership honor society that promises students a variety of academic, professional and even monetary benefits at the cost of a “one-time registration fee of $95.”
What GPA do you need for NSLS? ›
Members must have completed 12 semester hours of Associate degree coursework with a 2.50 - 3.49 GPA and be in good academic standing. Membership is by invitation only. The NSLS is the largest leadership honor society in the United States.
It is NOT a Greek organization like a fraternity or sorority, it is an honor society. There are NO academic standards or requirements to maintain membership in NSLS. The 2.5 GPA serves as a baseline to identify potential members.
Do employers look at NSLS? ›
The biggest takeaway is that the NSLS helps you develop key skills that are not taught during traditional college coursework but are extremely important to hiring managers and organizations.
Can you lose NSLS membership? ›
NSLS may terminate your membership at any time, for any or no reason, with or without prior notice or explanation, and without liability. These Terms and Conditions shall automatically become effective upon your first use of the Site or the Services, and shall continue indefinitely until they are terminated.
How does nsls pay work? ›
How do I use NSLS Pay online? Simply buy a gift card with your desired value. Then copy/paste or type the code into the gift card field on the merchants website. Then simply follow their instructions for completing your purchase.
Does everyone get nominated for NSLS? ›
Students are selected by their college for membership based on academic standing or leadership potential. Less than five percent of students nationwide receive nominations.
