Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors

How do I become a Northwestern Scholar Ambassador?

Eligibility Requirements:

1.  3.25 Cumulative GPA with a minimum of 24 hours.
2.  Have no failing grades on college transcript.
3.  Meet regular scholarship requirements.
4.  Two written recommendations from the college administration or faculty.
5.  The applicant must turn in a Northwestern Scholar Ambassadors application.
6.  A satisfactory rating in oral communication as determined by interview.

Selection Process:

1.  NSA coordinator will contact students who are selected to be interviewed.
2.  The Interview Committee will interview the applicants.  The interview committee will be selected by the Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.  The committee will consist of 2 members of the Scholarship Committee, 1 member of the Foundation Office, one member from the Scholarship and Financial Aid office, and other members as appointed by the Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
3.  The scholarships will be awarded based on the recommendations of the Interview Committee.  Priority will be given to students who live in the dorms, or would be willing to live in the dorms, and are involved in campus activities.

Renewal Requirements:

1.  Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA at all times.
2.  Enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours each semester.
3.  Receive no failing grades.
4.  Allow no semester's GPA to fall below 2.5.
5.  Satisfactory fulfillment of the student contract.
6.  This scholarship may be awarded along with others, providing the student's total value of scholarships does not exceed the limit set forth by the Scholarship Committee.
7.  This scholarship is annually renewable upon application.
8.  Re-interview with Interview Committee to continue.

Student Participation:

1.  Participate in assigned duties at special events on campus.  A calendar will be given to each NSA member for recording upcoming events.  The NSA member is responsible for updating this calendar and referring to it for scheduling purposes.  Each NSA member will be required to participate in at least 75% of the planned activities.
2.  Conduct campus tours as scheduled by the Recruitment Office. (Minimum of 1 hour every week).
3.  Attend meeting as scheduled.  Meetings will be approximately one hour duration unless otherwise noted, be prepared to stay for the entire hour.
4.  Each member will be required to work one office hour per week.
5.  Other duties as required by the NSA Coordinator.

Conduct:

1.  As a representative of NWOSU, NSA members are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner.
2.  While representing NWOSU in their official capacity, NSA members are to appear neat and groomed at all times.
3.  NSA members are expected to arrive on time and stay the full time at all events and meetings. Tardiness will not be tolerated.
4.  Commitments to attend events must be honored unless excused by the NSA Coordinator.
5.  NSA members can be terminated for conduct that violates university guidelines as stated in the Student Guidebook, or the standards set by the NSA Coordinator.

Leadership:

1.  The NSA group is intended to give members an opportunity to develop and sharpen leadership skills; therefore the ability to take initiative and lead others is highly valued.  Each year officers will be selected from among NSA members.  Suggestions for improving the program and life at NWOSU are encouraged, however the responsibility for following through on suggestions lies squarely on the NSA member's shoulders.  The NSA Coordinator shall maintain the power to veto.
2.  Officer positions and duties are as follows:
President - Conduct all meetings, lead discussions and encourage open communication of members.  Fulfill duties as assigned and appoint duties as needed to NSA members.  The president is responsible for the overall performance of the NSA.
Vice President - Assist the president in conducting meetings.  Assume President's duties in his/her absence.  Assist the secretary with contacting members. Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Secretary - Take roll at all meetings and events.  Maintain a roster of current NSA addresses and phone numbers.  Notify members of upcoming events and record commitments to attend.  Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Historian - Maintain NSA scrapbook.  The historian will be responsible for taking pictures and recording events throughout the year as well as providing current NSA happenings to University Relations, NW News and KNSU.

Grounds for Termination:

1.  Misconduct as defined by the university handbook.
2.  Failure to fulfill participation duties and responsibilities.
3.  Failure to successfully complete a minimum of twelve credit hours each semester.
4.  Failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
5.  Receiving any failing grades.
6.  Receiving any semester's GPA of below 2.5.

For more information about the NSA contact Irala Magee at (580) 327-8540 or the Office of Recruitment at (580) 327-8546.