Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors (NSA)

The Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors (NSA) are a group of academically high achievers with outstanding personalities. NSA members serve as student ambassadors to the university in numerous capacities, including tour guides, recruiters, and hosts/hostesses for campus events. Some of the events and activities NSA members assist with are: Ranger Preview, Freshman Connection, Alumni Spring Reunion, Donor Dinner, Family Day, and campus tours. 

Mission Statement: NSA provides students the opportunity to grow as leaders by serving the university and community while exemplifying academic and ethical standards. 

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HOW DO I BECOME A NORTHWESTERN SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR? 

Complete the NSA application (can be submitted electronically with the online form OR hand-delivered to the Student Services Office in Ryerson Hall 125 by typing and printing the PDF application):

• Online Form - NSA Application
  • A transcript is not required but your cumulative GPA must be 3.25 or above to be considered
  • One letter of recommendation is required. This needs to be from a faculty member or administrator at your college. The letter of recommendation should include the administrator or faculty member’s name, position, and relationship to you. 
• PDF - NSA Application
  • A transcript is not required but your cumulative GPA must be 3.25 or above to be considered
  • One letter of recommendation is required. This needs to be from a faculty member or administrator at your college. The letter of recommendation should include the administrator or faculty member’s name, position, and relationship to you. 

​WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

The NSA application deadline is April 1 by 5:00 p.m.

If the application is mailed or hand-delivered, it must arrive in the Student Services Office in Ryerson Hall 125 by 5:00 p.m. on April 1.  

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Undergraduate Student
• Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA at all times.
• Enroll and complete a minimum of 12 hours each semester successfully.
• Receive no failing grades.
• Allow no semester's GPA to fall below 2.5.
• Must show ability to lead by example both academically and ethically while upholding the mission and standards set forth by the university. 

Participation and Conduct Requirements:

• Each NSA member will be required to participate in at least 75% of planned activities. Such activities may include, but not be limited to: biweekly meetings, community service projects, university outreach, campus tours, etc.
• Members must attend meetings as scheduled and are expected to arrive on time and stay the full time at all events and meetings. (Meetings will be approximately one hour in duration unless otherwise noted.)
• Each member will be required to work one office hour per week during both the fall and spring semesters.
• As a representative of NWOSU, NSA members are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner both on campus and in the community.
• Commitments to attend events must be honored unless excused by the NSA Coordinator.
• NSA membership may be terminated for conduct that violates university guidelines as stated in the Student Guidebook or the standards set by the NSA Coordinator.​

Selection Process:

• The NSA Coordinator, Ethan Sacket, will contact students who are selected to be interviewed following submission of applications.
• A committee will interview the applicants and all scholarships and Ambassador positions will be awarded based on the recommendations of the committee following interviews.

Scholarship Notes:

• The awarded NSA scholarship may coincide with others, providing the student's total value of scholarships does not exceed the limit set forth by the Scholarship Committee.
• With a reapplication and reacceptance, this position and scholarship may be renewed for the following year.

History

• The NSA was established in 1990 as a student service organization. The original group consisted of 12 scholarly students who served as ambassadors for the university.