Scholarship Committee Member
Overview
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting the recipient(s) of the NSCP Compliance Education Scholarship. Established in memory of NSCP members who have passed, whose dedication and contributions helped build the foundation of the organization, the scholarship supports professionals who are new to the securities compliance industry by offering educational tools to better enhance their knowledge and skill sets within the compliance industry.
Committee members play an important role in recognizing emerging compliance professionals and supporting the next generation of industry leaders through a fair, thoughtful, and confidential selection process.
Responsibilities
- Review & Evaluation: Review scholarship applications and evaluate candidates based on established eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow Committee members and NSCP staff throughout the scholarship review and selection process.
- Participation: Attend Committee meeting and actively contribute to discussions regarding applicant qualifications and scholarship recipient selection.
- Stewardship: Help uphold the integrity, fairness, and purpose of the NSCP Compliance Education Scholarship program.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding applications, Committee discussions, and recipient selection.
Qualifications
- Current NSCP member
- Familiarity with NSCP’s mission, values, and professional community
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and integrity
- Ability to thoughtfully evaluate candidates and engage in respectful discussion
- High level of discretion and confidentiality required
- Prior volunteer leadership, committee experience, or industry involvement preferred
Time Commitment
- This is a volunteer position that includes at least one Committee meeting along with additional time to review and evaluate scholarship applications in advance of the meeting.
- Time commitment may vary depending on the number of applications received.
- One-year term commitment
Benefits
- NSCP Volunteer digital badge to use on social media, websites, and email signatures
- Opportunity to support and encourage professionals who are new to the securities compliance industry
- Engagement with respected industry professionals and NSCP leadership
- Meaningful volunteer service supporting professional education and career development within the compliance community
- Insight into the experiences, goals, and accomplishments of emerging compliance professionals
- Professional service experience supporting collaboration, thoughtful evaluation, and peer recognition within the profession
- Letter of recognition available upon request
Summary
As a Scholarship Committee member, you help ensure a fair and thoughtful selection process that honors emerging compliance professionals while strengthening opportunities for education, growth, and advancement within the compliance community.