Q. Do I have to pay annual membership dues?
A. No, there are no annual dues for membership
in the Society. There is a lifetime membership fee that is paid
upon induction into the Society. There is no obligation to join
the Society once accepted.........................................................................
Q. Is there a fee to apply?
A. No, there is no fee to apply for membership.
The only fee associated with the Society is the membership fee
that is paid if you choose to join the Society...........................................................................................................................................
Q. When will I find out if I was accepted for membership?
A. Applications are evaluated within 3 days of
their submission. Once evaluated, you will be notified of your
acceptance within 2 weeks.............................................................................................................................................................................
Q. I’ve been accepted
for membership, when will I receive my certificate?
A. Once your membership fee is paid, you will
receive notice of payment, and we will begin processing your information.
Membership processing and certificate printing usually takes around
1 month...................................................................
Q. My address or other information has changed, what should I
do?
A. If any of your information has changed, such
as your address or phone number, please submit the member update
form. ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 
Q. When will I find out if I was granted a scholarship?
A. Applicants are reviewed for scholarships upon
acceptance into the Society. Each member will be considered for
a scholarship every time their file is updated. Files may be updated
every year but are not mandatory for maintaining membership in
the Society.................................................................................................................................................................................
Q. How do I update my file so I can be evaluated for scholarships?
A. To update your file you must submit the membership
update form.................................................................................
Q. What are scholarships based upon?
A. Evaluation is based upon numerous factors,
including: academic honors and recognition, current GPA, civil
service, leadership experiences and any accomplishments pertinent
to the Society........................................................................
Q. If I am a graduate student, am I also evaluated for scholarships?
A. Scholarships are granted to undergraduate
and graduate students alike and will be awarded at the beginning
of each calendar year.......................................................................................................................................................................
Q. Who is eligible for membership?
A. The membership of The National Honor & Merit
Scholars Society shall be open to men and women who are attending
institutions of higher education in the United States of America.
Undergraduate, graduate, professional, full-time and part-time
students, are all eligible for membership as long as they possess
the appropriate qualities that the Society strives to uphold. Foreign
students are also eligible as long as they are attending schools
within the United States of America...................
Q. What happens if my cumulative GPA drops after I join?
A. Once a member of the Society, your membership
cannot be withdrawn for any reason.................................................
Q. What are the benefits of joining the Society?
A. The National Honor & Merit Scholars Society
offers many benefits that can assist members throughout their academic
and professional lives including; academic recognition, career
assistance, scholarships and resume building...........................
Q. What fields of study does the Society cover?
A. The Society is an academic honors society
that honors students from all academic disciplines.......................................
Q. Is the Society a democratic society?
A. The Society utilizes the Bylaws in every action
taken. Amendments to the Bylaws can be made....................................
Q. Where can I find
the member update form?
A. The form is located on the application page.....................................................................................................................
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