The NACME Fellows program was created to provide an opportunity for individuals and companies interested in establishing a named scholarship program in support of NACME’s mission to increase the representation of underrepresented (URM) minorities in engineering.
For specific information on how to establish a fellowship, please download the Fellowship Response Form or e-mail University Programs at scholarships@nacme.org.
Current NACME Fellowships and Endowments
Con Edison/Cooper Union Scholarship
George Campbell, Jr. Fellowship
Sidney and Katherine Friend Scholarship
Richard Heckert Fellowship
William Zeitler Scholarship
William R. Hearst Endowment Scholarship
Phillip D. Reed Undergraduate Endowment Fellowship
The Bechtel Undergraduate Fellowship Award
Con Edison/The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Scholarship
Provide annual financial support that promotes high academic achievement in engineering at The Cooper Union. Two students are selected in their junior year. Recipients are awarded $5,000 each year for up to two years. The minimum grade point average required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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George Campbell, Jr. Fellowship in Engineering
Dr. George Campbell, Jr. served as NACME’s president and CEO for 11 years. This scholarship honors Dr. Campbell’s service to the mission and vision of increasing the representation of underrepresented minority students in engineering. One student is selected in the sophomore year. The recipient is awarded $5,000 for up to three years. The minimum grade point average required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Sidney and Katherine Friend Scholarship
Joint endowment established between NACME and Polytechnic University. One first-year student is selected and supported for a maximum of five years. The recipient is awarded $2,500 each year. The minimum grade point average required is 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
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Richard Heckert Fellow
Provides up to $20,000 over four years. One student is selected and supported for a maximum of four years. The recipient is awarded $5,000 each year. The minimum grade point average required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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William Zeitler Scholarship
This gift is made in recognition of William Zeitler’s outstanding service in support of NACME’s mission. Mr. Zeitler represented IBM on NACME’s Board of Directors for six years. Two students are selected in their sophomore year. The recipients are awarded $5,000 each for up to four years. The minimum grade point average required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supported the creation of this endowed scholarship. Two students are selected in either the first or second year. The recipients are awarded $2,500 each for up to four years. The minimum grade point average required is 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
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Phillip D. Reed Undergraduate Endowment Fellowship
Philip D. Reed endowment fellowship is made possible through an endowment from the Philip D. Reed Foundation. One student is selected in the sophomore year. The award provides $5,000 for up to three years.
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The Bechtel Undergraduate Fellowship Award
The Bechtel Undergraduate Fellowship Award is financial support program that encourages and recognizes high academic achievement of students interested in pursuing a corporate career in a construction-related engineering discipline. The award is accompanied by internship and mentoring opportunities. Two students are selected in their junior year. The recipients are awarded $2,500 each for up to two years. The minimum grade point average required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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