NSCF: National Scholastic Chess Foundation Employee Directory
EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees
NSCF is a nonprofit organization that uses chess to enhance education, aiming to foster critical thinking and lifelong learning in students. It runs programs across New York, Connecticut, and South Florida, integrating chess into classroom curricula and providing tailored support to educational partners. Led by founder FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry and Executive Director National Master Matan Prilleltensky, the organization draws on decades of experience in scholastic chess and curriculum development. Its work targets schools and communities seeking to improve academic outcomes through chess, offering professional development for teachers, recognition programs for top chess and academic performers, and need-based scholarships. Based in White Plains, New York, NSCF maintains a regional focus while expanding access through partnerships, including a recent collaboration with the Kasparov Chess Foundation to host Mindsets: The New York Chess in Education Conference.