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The society offers a variety of NSBE and Corporate-sponsored scholarship and award opportunities to our pre-college, collegiate undergraduate and graduate student, and technical professional members. Our scholarship packages range in value from $500 to $6,500. Don't miss out on this NSBE access only opportunity! For more details on the available scholarships and awards, please visit the Scholarship Repository for more information.

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GTA Applications GTA Applications

The Golden Torch Awards (GTA) recognizes excellence among technical professionals, corporate, government and academic leaders, and university and pre-college students. These awards illustrate the possibilities that can be cultivated through support and responsibility. The proceeds of GTA are used to create college scholarships for gifted high school students. Nominations for the 17th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Awards are now open.  Click here to apply.  For FAQs about the applications process click here.
 

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2013 Alumni Summit 2013 Alumni Summit

We are pleased to announce the 2013 Alumni Summit. The event will be held May 23-26 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This event aims to provide members with formal and informal networking opportunities; organizational strategic planning meetings and workshops; professional chapter development programming; and community service events all in a relaxed and family oriented atmosphere.

 

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Submit Your Grad Photos! Submit Your Grad Photos!

ATTN, all New High School or College Graduates! NSBE wants to celebrate your academic excellence and professional success. Be sure to submit your graduation photos, and look out for the highlights!

 

Please submit your photos here.

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#NSBE2013 Photo Recap #NSBE2013 Photo Recap

NSBE's 39th Annual Convention in Indianapolis recorded the second-highest attendance, with more than 8,200 registrants checking in. The largest attended convention remains Orlando, with more than 9,600 attendees. Roland S. Martin, former CNN contributor and TVOne host drew standing room only crows to the Opening Session on Wednesday, which was sponsored by the United Technologies Corporation. At the Golden Torch Awards ceremony on Saturday, the United States Military Academy was honored for an historic accomplishment in diversity. During the Convention, eight African-American professors of West Point’s Department of Mathematical Sciences received NSBE’s Dr. Janice A. Lumpkin Educator of the Year honor on behalf of their department. No other college or university math department in the country has as many African-American professors.

 

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NSBE Jr. Chapter Takes 1st Place NSBE Jr. Chapter Takes 1st Place

The Metro Warriors STEM NSBE Jr. Chapter won 1st place in the middle school division at the Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative™ held at the Max Dragway in Concord, NC on May 18. Representing Region II, the Metro Warriors also placed 1st for team presentation. The Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative™ is a league in which middle and high school students* practice the art of being professionals. Young men and women, supported by a community of mentors and educators, collaborate and compete in ways that mirror business & marketing executives, engineers, technicians, green transportation designers and professional motor-sports  teams. For more information on the Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative™ click here.
  
For a complete list of winners: Click Here

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Oracle America, Inc. Corporate Scholarship 2011-2012




Purpose:  The purpose of the Oracle America, Inc. Scholarship is to provide financial scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Engineering and collegiate members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Through this award, Oracle America hopes to:

  • Recognize and reward the talented young engineering student.
  • Provide the financial means of attracting, retaining and motivating the qualified young engineering student within the National Society of Black Engineers.
  • Promote the overall visibility of the engineering profession .
  • Increase the number of underrepresented students in the engineering profession, particularly women and minorities.
     

Criteria And Selection:

Eligibility:

  • MUST attend an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • High School Seniors and Collegiate Undergraduate students ONLY
  • Must not be graduating before 12/2012
  • Major in Engineering, Computer or Information Science, Computer Engineering or Mathematics
  • Must be an active NSBE member
  • Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by Oracle America, Inc.. Only applications submitted for the Oracle America, Inc. Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Application Requirements:
  • Transcript (Spring/Summer 2011 / Fall 2012 grades can be used) for verification of GPA.
  • Resume (Submitted with online application)
    • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  • At least one (1) recommendation letter should be from a teacher, counselor, advisor, or professor).
  • Essay Responses (Inside Online application)
  • Recommend drafting responses in a WORDPAD document prior to applying for cut/paste into application as plain text.
  • Proof of enrollment and/or graduation date may be requested. 
     
Award - Two (2) $4,500 Scholarship Awards

Recipients shall demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Excellent academic standing
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Focus on the applications of engineering in the work world
  • Financial need
Application Deadline: December 2, 2011

Transcripts can be emailed to scholarships@nsbe.org.  Submissions of unofficial transcripts must include the member's name, student ID and cumulative GPA.

All GPAs are confirmed on your NSBE membership account once received.

For more information contact:
Programs Department
703.549.2207
scholarships@nsbe.org

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