Thank you for reaching out to the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). We appreciate your interest and would be happy to help you partner with us. Below, you will find information on our upcoming conferences and year-round NSBE engagement.
NSBE 2022 Fall Regional Conferences
NSBE is organized into six regions across the country. During the fall, each region hosts a Fall Regional Conference (FRC), including a Career Fair that enables our partners to engage with and recruit local talent!
For more information on our regions, please visit their sites listed below
November 18–20, 2022
Hilton Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Region II
October 28–30, 2022
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Bethesda, MD
NSBE 2023 Annual Convention – #NSBE49
On behalf of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), we invite you to participate in our 49th Annual Convention (#NSBE49), which will take place March 22–26, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. At this year’s Convention, we will focus on our members by supporting and strengthening the relationships among all demographics of NSBE. With your support, our members will experience programming and events designed to help them develop techniques to:
- Succeed Professionally
- Tech the Future
- Engage the Next Generation
- Manage Wellness
Take a look at our #NSBE49 Annual Convention Partnership Guide, where you can explore the many ways to participate in #NSBE49!
Scholarships
Partners can contribute to NSBE’s general scholarship fund or create a “Named Scholarship.” A Named Scholarship allows your organization to help manage the criteria for applicants and tie your organization’s brand to the gift.
The minimum donation for a Named Scholarship is $10,000, with a minimum scholarship award of $5,000. A 10% administrative fee is added to the total amount of your awards to cover the cost of administering and awarding your scholarship. All scholarship donations less than $10,000 fund the NSBE General Scholarship pool.
Cycle 1: Fall
Applications open in early September and close in early January.
Partners must sponsor a scholarship by Aug. 1.
Scholarship review and selection begin in early January.
NSBE notifies members of selection in mid-winter.
Awardees receive scholarship funds in the spring.
Recipients are recognized on stage at the next NSBE Annual Convention, in late March.
Cycle 2: Spring
Applications open in early April and close June 30. (NSBE Jr. Summer Bridge Scholarship closes June 20.)
Partners must sponsor a scholarship by March 1.
Scholarship review and selection begin in early July.
NSBE notifies members of selection in early July.
Awardees receive scholarship funds in late summer.
Recipients are recognized on stage at the next NSBE Annual Convention, in late March.
Contact scholarships@nsbe.org to learn more.
Professional Members and Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are NSBE signature programs chartered to link the Society with technology and policy and to promote technical excellence among NSBE graduate school students and technical professional members. SIGs provide a platform on which members engage in exploringand discussing areas of focus and interest. Learn more here.
SEEK Summer Programs
NSBE SEEK, the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids , is a great way to engage with the youngest members of NSBE. Please email seekpartnerships@nsbe.org for more information.
Donations
NSBE accepts donations to support all of our programming. You can help support our initiatives today: Donate Now
Talk With a Team Member
If you would like to schedule a time to connect with a member of our Fund Development team, please use this link: Fund Development Bookings Link
When You Are Ready to Commit...
Please fill out our NSBE | Partnership Commitment form. Your order will be processed, and we will provide an invoice within five business days. If you have any questions, please reach out to national_partnerships@nsbe.org.