NACME Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) is a significant benefactor in the realm of higher education, annually distributing over $5 million in scholarships to underrepresented minority (URM) students. These scholarships are not solely corporate-funded; NACME also manages scholarships on behalf of various foundations, government agencies, family endowments, and bequests. To qualify for any of the scholarships administered by NACME, students must meet certain criteria. They must either be a high school senior applying to an engineering or computer science program, within one year of graduating from high school, or enrolled in a community college program with the intention of applying to a NACME Partner Institution. Alternatively, they could be currently enrolled in an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution. Additionally, they must be a US citizen or permanent resident and meet the minimum GPA requirement of the specific scholarship. NACME's mission is to increase representation of Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American, and Native/American Indian students in the fields of engineering and computer science. Here are a few examples of the scholarships available: - National Virtual Bridge (NVB) 2024: $500, Deadline Aug. 9, 2024 - APTIV Corporate Scholars 2025: $5000, Deadline Oct. 17, 2025 - Deloitte Corporate Scholars 2025: $5000, Deadline Oct. 17, 2025 - Phillips66 Corporate Scholars 2025: $5000, Deadline Oct. 17, 2025 NACME collaborates with organizations that share its vision to provide scholarships, resources, and opportunities for high-achieving, underrepresented minority college students pursuing careers in engineering and computer science. By supporting their academic pursuits and professional development, NACME helps to cultivate a diverse pool of STEM talent that meets the pressing hiring needs of today's industries. NACME is arguably the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees in engineering. We define underrepresented minorities as individuals who self-identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic American, or Native/American Indian. Our mission is to enrich society with a diverse American workforce in STEM by increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in engineering and computer science. To apply for these scholarships, students must complete the NACME Common Application. This general scholarship form allows NACME to contact students who meet the requirements for various scholarships and opportunities. The application process includes several steps: - Complete the Common Application - Complete all required tasks - Under “My Scholarships”, view “Common Application” - Complete current tasks - Upload GPA confirmation - Upload a profile image - Upload a resume - Once the application status changes from “In-Progress” to “Pending Approval”, all required steps have been completed.