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The National Society of Black Engineers is the premier organization serving African Americans in engineering and technology. As a technical community service association, NSBE is the link between the African American community and the world of technology.
NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of professionals, students and pre-college students. The mission the founders set forth in 1975, “To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community, “ has blossomed into an organization with chapters worldwide.
The Annual Golden Torch Awards link the accomplishments of distinguished African- American engineers and technical professionals with college bound dreams of pre-college students. Since its inception GTA has served as a night to honor the best and the brightest in technology.
What is GTA?
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.
History of GTA
The idea of the Golden Torch Awards came under the vision of the Executive Director Mr. Charles Walker in 1998. Mr. Walker believed since NSBE is a major force in increasing the number of blacks into the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, NSBE should also highlight the best and brightest in the industry. After the vision of Golden Torch Awards came into existence a proposal was submitted to the National Executive Board and was approved. Once approved a steering committee was put in place to execute the vision and make it a reality. The first Golden Torch Awards took place at the 24th Annual National Convention in Anaheim, California.
The Golden Torch Awards is the closing extravaganza on the annual convention. The Golden Torch Awards is the culminating awards ceremony of the society. Each year, this event honors the highest academic achievers and celebrates industry leaders in technology. Formerly a private ticketed event, in recent years the Golden Torch Awards has been made open to all conference participants and is the highest attended event of the week.
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Graduate Student Conference Travel Grant 2020-21
This scholarship is ONLY awarded to a graduate student who plans to attend NSBE’s 47th Annual Convention to participate in the Graduate Student Conference events.
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 2.5 or higher
Majors: ALL majors
Regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Classification: Graduate Students
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non US Resident
Award Amount: $750
Deadline: January 8, 2021
Graduate Student Scholarship 2020-21
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 2.5 or higher
Majors: ALL majors
Regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Classification: Graduate Students
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 8, 2021
Leroy Callendar NSBE Jr. Scholarship 2020-21
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher
Majors: All Majors
Regions: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Classification: High School Senior
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Number of awards: Living the Dream – Region 3 First Generation Scholarship: one @ $300 & one @ $200 | Pursuit of Scholarship – Region 3 Most Improved GPA Scholarship: one @ $300 & one @ $200 | All Around the World - Region 3 International Student Scholarship: one @ $300 & one @ $200 | The APEx Challenge – Region 3 Merit (Academic) Based Scholarship: one @ $300 & one @ $200
Region 4 Scholarships
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 2.7 or higher
Majors: All Majors
Regions: 4
Classification: No preference
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Number of awards: TBD
Award Amount: Living Mission Scholarship: $400 | Rising Star Scholarship: $250 | 'What would you do?' Scholarship: $200 | 4solid Scholarship: $444 | Eboard Member Scholarship: $300 | Excelling Academically Scholarship: $500 | Graduate Admission/Certification scholarship: $175 | Spotlight Scholarship: $400
Region 5 Scholarships
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 2.8 or higher
Majors: All Majors
Regions: 5
Classification: High School Senior, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Student
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Classification: High School Senior, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Student
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident
Number of awards: 4
Award Amount: $500
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Analog Devices Scholarship
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs) used in virtually all types of electronic equipment. Since our inception in 1965, we have focused on solving the engineering challenges associated with signal processing in electronic equipment. Used by over 100,000 customers worldwide, our signal processing products play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as temperature, pressure, sound, light, speed, and motion into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic devices. We focus on key strategic markets where our signal processing technology is often a critical differentiator in our customers' products, namely the industrial, automotive, communications, and consumer markets.
Classification: High School Senior (12th Grade), Undergraduate Freshman (1st Year), Undergraduate Sophomore (2nd Year), Undergraduate Junior (3rd Year)
Residency Status: U.S Citizen
Award Amount: $5,000
Number of Awards: 2
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
AVANGRID Corporate Scholarship
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with approximately $35 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. With headquarters in Orange, Connecticut, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,600 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2019 and 2020 by the Ethisphere Institute. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com
The NSBE Professionals inspire the next generation of technical professionals, and serve as a catalyst for transforming the culture of engineering. In 1988, the National Society of Black Engineers decided to create what we now refer to as the NSBE Professionals. We are an extension of the mission, that “succeed professionally” part that is such a vital portion of the NSBE mission. We support and enhance the programs, mission and vision of our NSBE counterparts. With over 100 chapters nationwide, the NSBE Professionals has an opportunity to change the world, and we will - 1 student, 1 event, 1 post and 1 email at a time.
Hardesty and Hanover, a world-renowned engineering firm, boasts 133 years of experience in designing enduring structures. From conceptual design through construction inspection, Hardesty & Hanover projects include major bridges, highways, expressways, and heavy movable structures.
Valero Energy is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. Valero is a Fortune 50 company based in San Antonio, Texas. It operates 15 petroleum refineries with operations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. The company employs approximately 10,000 employees and has nearly 7,000 Valero brand name outlets.
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
Award Amount: $5,000
Number of Awards: 3
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Scholarship
SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Residency Status: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
Award Amount: $5,000
Number of Awards: 4
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
Textron Systems Corporate Scholarship
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
MoreCommerce, a network of solutions that empower trade for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and brands. We provide the fundamental technology infrastructure, marketing reach, and services to help SMBs and brands leverage the power of the Internet to grow their businesses in the United States. Through our B2B platforms, distribution partnerships, data-centric marketplaces, world-class marketing services, and powerful technology, passionate SMB entrepreneurs can reach their full potential.
Criteria:
GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher
Majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
Regions: 6 (Chico State University)
Classification: High School Senior (12th Grade), Undergraduate Freshman (1st Year), Undergraduate Sophomore (2nd Year), Undergraduate Junior (3rd Year)
Residency Status: U.S Citizen, Permanent Resident
Award Amount: $5,000
Number of Awards: 2
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
NV5 Global Inc Corporate Scholarship
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
WE’RE MORE THAN JUST GREAT CARS AND TRUCKS...Mobility For All. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. As an intern, co-op, or trainee we encourage you to hit the ground running and make an impact from day one. What you work on here will contribute to our commitment to deliver world-class products and services that provide joy through mobility. This is why you'll be empowered to take ownership of real-world projects and solve complex challenges at our headquarters, R&D facilities, manufacturing plants, sales and field offices, and beyond.
Our team at DMC is a creative and diverse group of engineers who are experts at developing innovative software solutions for challenging problems. Factory automation and test system software are just a few of the services that we provide. We have in depth experience working in a wide variety of industries, including confectionery, automotive and defense. With offices in several locations, we are a growing company that is seeking valuable employees to join our front lines.
Schools: University of Illinois, University of Texas, Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, Rice University, Colorado School of Mines, Howard University, Worchester Polytechnic institute, Columbia University, Washington University at St Louis, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts, Colorado State, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, DePaul University, Northwestern University, University of Washington
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The Foundation achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation prioritizes its funding on public safety programming, technology & engineering education, disaster relief, and employee volunteerism. For more information on Motorola Solutions corporate and foundation giving, visit our website: www.motorolasolutions.com/foundation
Classification: High School Senior (12th Grade), Undergraduate Freshman (1st Year), Undergraduate Sophomore (2nd Year), Undergraduate Junior (3rd Year)
Residency Status: U.S Citizen, Non U.S Citizen
Award Amount: $9,000
Number of Awards: 10
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
Lockheed Martin Corporate Scholarship
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) solves the world’s toughest technology challenges. More than 100 nations rely on Lockheed Martin employees, products and technologies to help them protect and connect their citizens and advance scientific discovery. In a time of growing uncertainty and unpredictable threats, we focus on innovation and performance to keep our customers at the center of everything we do.
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CUMMINS- POWERING A WORLD THAT'S ALWAYS ON
Expertise: We live in a world that never stops. For 100 years, Cummins technology has powered success around the world and around the clock. On the road, on the water, at the jobsite and in your home, Cummins delivers on a proven track record for reliability and durability.
Innovation: From clean diesel and zero-emissions natural gas engines, to electric, hybrid and alternative fuel powertrain technologies, Cummins offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products to fit your unique needs. Count on Cummins for maximum efficiency, performance and ingenuity.
Support: No matter where, no matter when, no matter how you need us, Cummins supports you with an unparalleled global service network featuring nearly 8,000 dealer locations in more than 190 countries.
Regions: Member of Howard University Collegiate Chapter, Member of Purdue University Collegiate Chapter, Member of North Carolina A & T Chapter
Classification: Undergraduate Sophomore
Residency Status: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non- US Citizen
Number of Awards: 15
Award Amount: $15,000 per student
Application Close: September 30, 2020 (Purdue & Howard applicants), October 30, 2020 (North Carolina A & T applicants)
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Honeywell IPP Scholarship
We have been innovating for more than 100 years – and now we’re creating what’s next.
- AEROSPACE - More fuel-efficient aircraft. More direct and on-time flights. Safer skies and airports. We're found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft.
- BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES - Over 100 years ago, we defined energy efficiency by making indoor comfort automatic. Today, we redefine it in 10 million buildings using our technology.
- PERFORMANCE MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGIES - We pioneered automation control. So we understand complex industrial facilities, and how to create high-quality and high-performance chemicals and materials.
- SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS - Each year, we keep over half a billion workers safer and more productive with voice-enabled software, barcode scanners, mobile computers and protective equipment.
Collegiate Members will self - report their GPA on their profile and chapter advisors will approve it through the Educational Institution Portal in NSBEConnect. Please speak with your chapter advisor if they are not registered for access to the portal and ask them to complete this form. WHQ will no longer accept transcripts and members must work with their advisor to confirm their GPA in the Educational Institution Portal. If your chapter does not have an advisor, please complete this form GPA Collection Form and e-mail it to scholarships@nsbe.org. This form MUST be signed by the Office of Registrar or a University Official.
NSBE Jr. Members will submit their GPA using this GPA Collection Form. A counselor or school registrar MUST sign this form, please email all signed forms to scholarships@nsbe.org.
To become an APEx member, you must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher. GPA's are measured on a 4.0 grading scale.
There are three APEx Levels:
APEx Honors: 3.6 - 4.0
APEx Torchbearer: 3.2 - 3.5
APEx Excel: 3.0- 3.1
Benefits of being an APEx member
National Convention and Fall Regional Conference discounts
Early admittance onto Career Fair floor during National Convention
Grants entrance into special APEx events and receptions
Receives APEx Lapel Pin
Aaron Sean Kelley Region 4 University of Louisville
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Adedayo Adeiga Region 5 Texas A & M University Kingsville
Adegbola Balogun Region 5 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK)
Akilah Kafele Region 2 North Carolina A&T State University
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Anaya B. Joynes Region 2 Legacy Stem Project
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Chiamaka Obianyor Region 3 Georgia Institute Of Technology
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Chinelo Ibekwe Region 3 University of Mississippi
Christian Bernard Butler Region 5 Northeastern University
Christopher Mahoney Region 2 University of Pittsburgh
Christopher Roper Region 3 Kennesaw State University
Cydney Christian Region 2 Hampton University
Dan Bully II Region 4 Purdue University
Daria Bentley Region 5 Southern University and A&M College
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Diael Simone Thomas Region 5 The University of Texas at Austin
Donovan Eric Jamal White Region 3 Morehouse
Dylan Mitchell Region 3 University Of Kentucky
Emmanuel Ijezie Region 6 University of Idaho
Epiphanie Tchakoumi Region 5 Texas Tech University
Evelyn Thomas Region 5 The University of Texas at Austin
Fodunbosade Ologunde Region 2 University of Pittsburgh
Gary Stockard Jr. Region 5 University Of Missouri - Columbia
Humayun Kabir Region 6 University of Idaho
Ibeh Stephen Omodolor Region 4 University of Toledo
Isaiah Burgess Region 1 Stevens Institute Of Technology
Itohan Cathrine Agbonkina Region 5 Texas A&M University-Kingsville
James Madison Dahn Tukpah Region 1 Northeastern University
Janet Rene Canady Region 2 University of Pittsburgh
Jasmin Sophia Delva Region 4 Kettering University
Jayla Kiana Bradley Region 3 University of Florida
Jaylin Horace McMillan Region 5 Texas State University
Jenario Johnson Region 3 Florida Polytechnic University
Jeremy Asomaning Region 4 Purdue University
Jeremy Crosby Region 2 Tri-County Jr. Chapter - Clemson, Sc
Jojo France-Mensah Region 5 University of Texas at Austin
Jonielle McDonnough Region 3 University of South Florida
Joseph Kelvin Egbosi Region 5 Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Tx
Joshua Frenchwood Region 5 University of Houston
Justice Nii-Ayitey Region 6 University of Idaho
Kayla Singting Ho Region 1 New York Institute of Technology
Kennedi Arianna-Reese Mitchell Region 5 South Houston NSBE Jr Chapter
Lauren Oliver Region 2 Nubian Village Academy NSBE Jr.
Lauryn Taylor Region 5 Johnson High School
Logan Green Region 3 University of Florida
Madison Harris Region 2 Metro Warriors Stem
Magnifique Mukundwa Region 1 Tufts University
Marika Erin McGhee Region 4 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Maurice Compton Region 5 Univeristy of Dallas
Michael Jackson Region 5 University of Houston
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Monise M Harris Region 3 University of South Florida
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Nazjae Lateef Hill Region 2 North Carolina A&T State University
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Ogenna Esimai Region 5 The University of Texas at Arlington
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Victor Chukwuka Region 3 Georgia Institute of Technology
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Obtaining this NSBE scholarship means I do not have to work 20+ hours a week at a part-time job while simultaneously maintaining a high GPA and leadership involvement on campus. I am able to focus on developing myself academically and professionally without having to stress about how I will be able to pay for my tuition and textbooks. The NSBE scholarship has given me peace of mind so I will be able to excel academically.
Being a NSBE Scholarship Recipient has positivity impacted my life by providing me the funds to pay of my remainder balance for the 2018-2019 school year. This Scholarship has helped me to continue my degree in Architectural Engineering by giving me the courage and motivation to keep going no matter what my circumstances are. Thank you so much and I am internally grateful.
NSBE scholarships significantly contributed to alleviating the financial challenges that I faced in my pursuit of an engineering degree. The scholarships granted me the opportunity to contribute toward fulfilling the legacy and overcoming the challenges that otherwise would have hindered my propensity to excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. The best way to show gratitude is by paying it forward to ensure NSBE vision.
Receiving the NSBE scholarship has helped my family out tremendously. It makes me feel great that I can help take some of the financial burden off of my parents. It has also provided me with confidence because it has shown me that people support me and my dream of becoming a professional Civil Engineer. I am grateful for this amazing opportunity and wish to make the most out of the next four years.
Receiving a NSBE scholarship has strongly impacted my pursuit of an engineering degree in a positive way. It is due to gracious scholarship programs as such that I'm even able to pursue a college education. Furthermore, my NSBE scholarship has enabled me to shift my focus to my academics instead how I can afford my academics. Thank you, NSBE.
Receiving an NSBE Scholarship has helped me tremendously. At the time when I was writing my scholarship letter, I was desperate for funding so that I can finish my undergraduate degree. The scholarship came just in time to help me focus my time and effort into my education. As a result of this focus, I was able to achieve a 4.0 during my final semester of undergrad.
Words cannot describe how grateful I am to NSBE for the BCA scholarship that I was awarded. With the scholarship fund, I was able to purchase the recommended study materials for the NCEES Civil-Structural Professional Engineering (P.E.) license exam which I successfully passed. Getting the P.E license while in graduate school is such a rare feat, that I was awarded an outstanding graduate student award by the University of Idaho Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) with the committee testament on my “distinguished academic and scholarly contributions, strong leadership initiatives reflected in community outreach and a focus on improving minority opportunity and access”. Such testament aligns with NSBE mission statement of increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
I was filled with gratitude when I got the scholarship award’s congratulatory message! The fund came at the most critical time when its absence might have severed my continued academic excellence. I was able to buy more academic resources that are still paving way for my quality research, whist still helping me maintain my Apex scholarly position; the latter being perfectly in line with NSBE’s mission of greatly increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
With this scholarship, I will be able to continue to develop myself as an electrical engineer and as a leader on my campus with no financial worries. This upcoming semester I will be going into my core electrical engineering classes, where I will be able to learn more in depth about hardware, while being able to explore software on my own time. In addition, I will be able to continue to make an impact on my campus and in my community through my NSBE Chapter.
The NSBE Scholarship has allowed me to place focus on my academics, NSBE Chapter, and volunteer opportunities! I have been able to develop the Iowa State NSBE Chapter through sponsorships and have begun helping develop a 50k's Coalition 5K at Iowa State. This 5K will raise awareness and donate to the 50K Coalition’s goals which are to produce 50,000 diverse engineering graduates annually by 2025.
Receiving the NSBE scholarship has positively impacted my pursuit of an engineering degree. The scholarship has lifted the financial burden creating a balance between work, school and involvement. Receiving this scholarship personally allowed me to focus more on school instead of the economic aspects and allowed me to contribute to the flourishing of diversity on my campus.
Receiving this scholarship helped to relieve stress, which allows me to focus on my classes and NSBE chapter even more. I'm truly thankful that NSBE was able to help myself and other students in achieving the goals of the mission statement.
As a recipient of the NSBE scholarship, this fund has facilitated the creation of an avenue in which I have the necessary means to procure required books, access online journals, attend conferences and network with experts and young researchers in the field. This opportunity granted fosters the generation of positive ideas and future collaborations that will help me support continuously the black community.
The Study Abroad Scholarship enabled me to go to Panama last semester on an engineering immersion program. At Panama, I was able to conduct water quality projects which was really special as I was able to directly apply knowledge I learnt in a Industrial Waste and Solids Class I had taken previously. I am very grateful for NSBE for providing me with this opportunity!
Receiving this scholarship granted me with the funds I needed to continue my studies in my graduate program. I was able to reach doctoral candidacy, and it brought me great fulfillment knowing that NSBE believed in me and what I was doing to better the world around me.
Aside the monetary value of the scholarship, it also served as a reinforcement of an excellent academic standing. When I got the scholarship congratulatory email, I was elated and further encouraged to keep working hard towards achieving a stellar performance in my engineering education. For that I say Thank You to NSBE.
Since receiving the John Deere Corporate Scholarship, I have earned a job offer in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Production Program Office through a summer internship and become Vice President of our UT Tyler NSBE Chapter. Awarded scholarship money allowed me to attain these honors through focusing on academic success, job performance, and professional development. Giving back is important, and I would like to pass along the gifts I received to as many NSBE students as possible during my senior year. Thank you John Deere and NSBE for the opportunity to work hard and be rewarded, blessed, and full of gratitude!
Fist off, without this scholarship I wouldn't have graduated as soon as I was able to due to financial aid canceling grants to my student account. This scholarship was a blessing in disguise and it came at the right time. I also gained superior confidence after receiving this scholarship and my motivation is at an all time high. I believe I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Thank you once again NSBE for helping me graduate and believing in me.
Receiving a NSBE scholarship has significantly removed the burden of worrying about obtaining finances to cover my school expenses. I have been able to focus more on classes, NSBE activities, and other club activities I am fond of and become a greater participant.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a NSBE Fulfilling the Legacy Scholar! The scholarship has enabled me to participate in an overseas STEM program focused on understanding the different industries in Morocco, the challenges in each sector, and how they operate in a political and cultural context. This program will be my first time traveling outside of North America and will better inform my engineering career path as someone considering working in renewable energy. Thanks NSBE!
Receiving the Fulfilling the Legacy Scholarship has helped me continue to fulfill the legacy. It has allowed me to continue to be very active in my NSBE chapter whilst being a student and working to excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Being awarded a NSBE Scholarship has helped my engineering journey a great deal especially as an international student. I was notified that right before the annual national conference and was able to meet and network a number of NSBE professionals just from being a scholarship recipient. Applying for the scholarship was very easy and straightforward. I would implore all Engineering student to apply!
Receiving a NSBE scholarship helped relieve the financial burdens that were present during my senior year. I was able to continue volunteering, participating in extracurricular, and succeeding academically without having to worry about how I was going to pay off my tuition.
