The NACME Block Grant Scholarship provides an incredible opportunity for talented
students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a degree in engineering or computing.
Established by the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME),
this scholarship aims to increase diversity in these critical fields by making college
more accessible and affordable.
Recipients of this scholarship join a supportive community of scholars and gain access
to academic, professional development, and career opportunities facilitated by NACME.
By reducing financial barriers, this scholarship enables recipients to focus on building
skills and experiences that will position them for future leadership roles in engineering
and technology.
Incoming first-year NACME Scholars will be required to participate in a three-week
Summer Bridge program prior to the start of their first semester, followed by Prep4Tech and Orientation Week.
Award Value
The renewable NACME Block Grant Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year awards
for up to four years (eight semesters).
- Year 1* - $1,000 NACME Grant
- Year 2** - $2,500 NACME Grant
- Year 3** - $2,500 NACME Grant
- Year 4 - $5,000 NACME Grant (requires successful completion of internship with
a NACME Corporate Partner)
*For students receiving a NACME Grant during Year 1, Michigan Tech will ensure that
the student's financial aid package includes at least $4,000 in other federal, state,
or university gift aid.
**For students receiving a NACME Grant during Year 2 or Year 3, Michigan Tech will
ensure that the student's financial aid package includes at least $2,500 in other
federal, state, or university gift aid.
Incoming first-year, current second-year, and current junior students who meet the
below eligibility criteria are automatically considered.
- Are US citizens or permanent residents
- Are pursuing a bachelor's degree full-time in one of the following eligible engineering
or computing majors:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- General Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Geospatial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engrg
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- General Computing
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Identify as historically under-represented in engineering or computer science, specifically
Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic American, Native/American Indian, and/or are
an active member of a university authorized student organization focused on advocacy
of under-represented students in engineering or computer science
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Excluding incoming first-year students
Important Dates (incoming first-year scholars only)
July 21-August 23, 2024 Summer Bridge Program
- July 21, 2024: Summer Bridge Program Move-In
- August 11-16, 2024: Prep4Tech
- August 18-23, 2024: First-Year Orientation
To renew the NACME Block Grant Scholarship, students must:
- Maintain full-time enrollment in one of the eligible engineering or computing majors
- Remain in good academic standing
- Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester
- Meet all other initial eligibility criteria
To renew the NACME Block Grant Scholarship in year 4, students must also:
- Complete a NACME Corporate Scholars summer internship any summer during their undergraduate
program
Renewal decisions are made prior to the start of each academic year. Students may
receive up to 4 years of scholarship funding.
Applicant and Scholarship Questions
