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NACME Scholarships

Offered by National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

The NACME Scholarships is a $5,000 for most awards scholarship from National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) for high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students and doctoral students across the United States. Applicants need a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline is Staggered; individual awards close throughout the year. It is a one-time award.

Award amount$5,000 for most awards
DeadlineStaggered; individual awards close throughout the year
SponsorNational Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
Minimum GPA3.0
Who can applyHigh school seniors, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral
LocationNational
Race requirementMinority-focused
RenewableNo
Essay requiredYes
Official pagenacme.org
Last verified

About the NACME Scholarships

NACME runs a scholarship portal for underrepresented students in engineering and computer science, listing around fourteen awards at any given time. The most common are NACME Block Scholarships worth $5,000, awarded through partner institutions including Texas A&M University, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Delaware, and Corporate Scholars programs run with Bechtel, Boston Scientific, GE Healthcare, GE Vernova, and GlobalFoundries that pair funding with a paid internship. Most awards require a 3.0 minimum GPA and an essay. Deadlines are staggered across the year rather than shared, so the portal is worth checking monthly.

Minority-focused. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

Who is eligible

To apply for the NACME Scholarships, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) requires that you meet all of the following:

  • Be studying engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
  • Meet the minimum GPA for the specific award, which is 3.0 for most listed scholarships
  • Many Block Scholarships require enrollment at a specific partner institution
  • Corporate Scholars awards include a paid internship and have their own onboarding requirements
  • Most awards require an essay and some require recommendations

These are the requirements as published by the sponsor. Always confirm on the official page before applying, since sponsors update criteria between cycles.

Cycle status. As of 2026-08-13 the portal listed open deadlines including September 1, September 11, October 2, and December 31, 2026, depending on the award and the partner institution.

How to apply

  1. Open the official National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) page and read the current criteria in full.
  2. Confirm you meet every requirement listed above before starting.
  3. Draft the required essay early and have someone read it.
  4. Gather supporting documents, which typically include transcripts and recommendations.
  5. Submit before Staggered; individual awards close throughout the year. Sponsors rarely accept late applications.

Go to the official application at nacme.org →

NACME Scholarships: common questions

What is the NACME Scholarships?

The NACME Scholarships is a scholarship worth $5,000 for most awards from National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME). NACME runs a scholarship portal for underrepresented students in engineering and computer science, listing around fourteen awards at any given time. The most common are NACME Block Scholarships worth $5,000, awarded through partner institutions including Texas A&M University, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Delaware, and Corporate Scholars programs run with Bechtel, Boston Scientific, GE Healthcare, GE Vernova, and GlobalFoundries that pair funding with a paid internship. Most awards require a 3.0 minimum GPA and an essay. Deadlines are staggered across the year rather than shared, so the portal is worth checking monthly.

Who is eligible for the NACME Scholarships?

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) requires that applicants be studying engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, along with 4 further requirements: meet the minimum GPA for the specific award, which is 3.0 for most listed scholarships; many Block Scholarships require enrollment at a specific partner institution; corporate Scholars awards include a paid internship and have their own onboarding requirements; most awards require an essay and some require recommendations. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.

What is the deadline for the NACME Scholarships?

This award does not have a fixed published deadline. Its usual cycle is: Staggered; individual awards close throughout the year. As of 2026-08-13 the portal listed open deadlines including September 1, September 11, October 2, and December 31, 2026, depending on the award and the partner institution.

Do I need a 3.0 GPA for the NACME Scholarships?

Yes. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) sets a minimum GPA of 3.0 for this award. Applicants below that threshold are not eligible, though many other scholarships in our catalog publish lower minimums or none at all.

Is the NACME Scholarships only for Black students?

No. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students. We verified this against the sponsor's published criteria on August 13, 2026.

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