## About NSBE Pre-College Scholarships The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers and scientists. NSBE's scholarship programs support Black students from high school through graduate school, with pre-college scholarships designed specifically for outstanding high school students entering college. ### Award Details - **Amounts**: $500 to $15,000 depending on the scholarship - **Application Portal**: nsbe.smapply.io - **Application Cycles**: Fall and Spring (check nsbe.org for current dates) ### Eligibility Requirements - Black/African American student - High school senior accepted to or enrolling at an accredited college or university - Pursuing a STEM-related degree (engineering, computer science, natural sciences, mathematics) - Minimum 3.0 GPA - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - NSBE membership encouraged ### Available Scholarships for Pre-College Students - **NSBE General Scholarship** — For incoming college freshmen - **Corporate Partner Scholarships** — Funded by companies like Apple, Google, Boeing, Raytheon - **NSBE Jr. Scholarships** — For NSBE Jr. chapter members (middle/high school) ### NSBE's Impact Since 1975, NSBE has supported tens of thousands of Black engineers in their education and careers. The pre-college initiative creates a pipeline of Black STEM talent starting in high school.