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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 16th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Awards are now open.  Click here to apply.  For FAQs about the applications process click here.

Click more for a list of the 15th Annual National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Award Honorees. 

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Step up to Leadership! Step up to Leadership!

Take the next step up to leadership! Apply for the vacant positions on the National Executive Board! Be a part of the board of directors of the National Society of Black Engineers - expand your network, mix and mingle with high ranking officials, make a difference in NSBE! Applications are due April 15th so apply TODAY!

Vacant postions are: Chair Emeritus, Treasurer, Treasurer Emeritus, Financial Controller, Assistant Treasurer of Special Projects, Communications Chair, Publications Chair, Parlimentarian, Finance Chair, NLI Chair, PCI Chair, Business Diversity Chair.

To apply click here

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National Leadership Conference National Leadership Conference

It is that time of year again! The 2012 National Leadership Conference (NLC) is to be held June 6th - 10th in New London, CT. The theme of NLC and the Regional Leadership Conferences (RLC) is Leadership: A Catalyst for Positive Change.

NLC is NSBE's premier training program for national and regional officers. Participants receive training in such areas as budgeting, expense management, public relations, and funds solicitation. They will also learn soft skills such as effective communication, teamwork and conflict resolution.
 
To register click here.
 

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Message From Your Chair Message From Your Chair

"It was only a number of years ago that I was considering dropping out of college because of poor grades. Sometimes I think back. What if I never joined NSBE? What if I didn’t have mentors to push me? What if I gave up? It’s simple; I wouldn’t be where I am today. I wouldn’t be a college graduate nearing the completion of my second degree. I wouldn’t be in the Operations Leadership Program at UTC. I wouldn’t be National Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers. I wouldn’t be the “Cal” that members are now proud to call “Chairman”. "

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Renew Your Membership! Renew Your Membership!

NSBE Family,

It is that time of year again! Be sure to renew your membership with NSBE! Keep forgetting year after year? We now have a automatic renewal feature in IMPak! Be sure to remind your fellow members to renew and/or join NSBE! Don't miss out on all our membership benefits - for a list of benefits click here.

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Oregon Department of Transportation Scholarship 2011


The Oregon Department of Transportation scholarship program is funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The scholarship is awarded to rising sophomore, juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring in specified technical disciplines attending an accredited university. This is an exciting endeavor and we look forward to receiving these submissions and awarding the scholarship. Visit www.oregon.gov/ODOT for additional information about ODOT.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA required (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Collegiate Undergraduate or Graduate (must have completed your freshman year)
  • Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Major in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or other Transportation related major  Must be a current, paid (ACTIVE) NSBE member
  • Must be in good academic standing
Required Documentation (uploaded during application process)
  1. Current transcript
  2. Letter of introduction describing your interest in public sector employment
  3. Research concept paper using the 16th Edition Chicago Manual of Style that:
    1. Is no more than two pages
    2. Uses Arial 12 point font, double spaced, one inch margins
    3. Includes header with only: major, year in school, expected graduation date. Your name, school or other identifying information MUST NOT BE INCLUDED in research paper
    4. Has a bibliography that includes at least four references. Credible sources include:

Ø Official government publications
Ø Peer reviewed journals
Ø Conference Proceedings
Ø Articles published in Academic/Scholarly Encyclopedias (open-source Encyclopedias such as Wikipedia are not acceptable)
Ø Scholarly books.
 

Covers one of these topics:

  1. One of ODOT’s values is Sustainability: We balance economic, environmental and community well-being in a manner that protects the needs of current and future generations. Tell us your vision of a project or service ODOT could create or deliver that would maintain this value.
  2. In what ways will an expanding population effect transportation in the next 20 years? What are today’s innovations currently in use or tomorrow innovations ODOT should consider to mitigate/prepare for those effects?
  3. With aging infrastructure and declining revenues, what options should ODOT explore to cost effectively extend the life of transportation facilities?
  • A letter of reference from a faculty member that speaks to your academic endeavors, engagement in the engineering discipline, leadership, and work ethic is not required but would strengthen your submission
  • Although not required, applicants should be available to meet with selection committee at the FRC on Friday evening. Your attendance will enhance your chances in the final selection of the awardees
Award: $1000 first prize, $500 second prize

Online Submission: June 30, 2011
 
Mail official transcript to:
  NSBE Transcripts
  205 Daingerfield Road
  Alexandria, VA 22314

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

PLEASE NOTE: Although this scholarship does not have a GPA requirement, a transcript is required for application consideration. Please be sure to forward ONE official copy of your official transcript to the NSBE Office prior to the deadline. Only ONE official transcript is needed for ALL scholarships that you apply for.

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