ISS student association
Every participant in a degree and certificate programme at the International Institute of Social Studies is a member of ISS student association Scholas.
Aims of Scholas
a. To represent its members on all decision-making bodies.
b. To exercise its power to solve problems with regards to academic and welfare matters of it members.
c. To encourage the development and maintenance of bonds of international friendship and understanding among its members.
d. To stimulate intercultural, social, cultural and sports activities among it members.
e. To promote lasting contacts and cooperation with persons and institutions in the Netherlands and wherever else is considered appropriate by its members.
Scholas Executive Board 2024-2025

Name | Position | Major | Country |
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Arash Nabil Ruhaizat | President | Economics of Development | Malaysia |
Nodoka Niiyama | Vice-president | Governance of Migration & Diversity Track | Japan |
Rachna Rai | Secretary | Governance of Migration & Diversity Track | India |
Adenike Fapohunda | Treasurer | Governance and Development Policy | South Africa/Nigeria |
Scholas Committees
Scholas is more that just the Executive. It also has several committees which organize academic, social and sporting events for ISS students.
Contact Scholas
- Email address
- scholas@iss.nl