NACME Scholars Program : University of Dayton, Ohio

Learn about the opportunity to become a NACME Scholar through the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program (MEP)!

What is NACME?

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), founded in 1974, has a mission to enrich society with an American workforce that champions diversity in STEM by increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in engineering and computer science.

NACME partners with universities to provide scholarships, resources and opportunities for high-achieving college students pursuing careers in engineering and computer science. The University of Dayton is excited to enhance the experience of our students as a new institutional partner of NACME.

Why should I apply?

Engineering students who are actively engaged in the UD Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program (MEP) have the opportunity to apply to become NACME scholars, where they get access to:

$5,000 per year in scholarships*
Virtual bridge program
Bootcamps
Externships and internships with NACME Corporate Partners
Workshops and webinars
Professional speaker series
Mini-courses and certifications
Annual conference
Mentoring program
Leadership opportunities

Selected students also have access to the support and opportunities provided through the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program.

*Students selected as NACME scholars will receive a total scholarship award of $5,000 from the MEP, $2,500 more than the max MEP scholarship available.

Do I Qualify?

All engineering students who are actively engaged in the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program, including attending the STEM Summer Bridge Program, and/or have successfully completed the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program Scholarship application who meet the following eligibility criteria will be considered for the NACME Scholars Program:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (for continuing UD or UDSA students).
Must be enrolled as a full time student in any engineering or engineering technology program at UD (for continuing UD or UDSA students).
Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.2 (for new incoming students only).
Must be directly admitted into engineering or engineering technology major of choice, including Discover Engineering (for new incoming students only).
Must be and remain in good MEP standing.
Must have financial need as determined by the UD Office of Financial Aid and the FAFSA application.
Must agree to participate in at least one of the free STEM Summer Bridge Program** options offered as part of the NACME scholars program (for new incoming students only)
- Options include:
  - The weeklong in-person STEM summer bridge program at UD (2025 date TBD but will be held in June or in July).
  - The 5-week virtual bridge program which runs late June thru late July (includes a stipend for successful program completion).

**Participation in at least one of the STEM Summer Bridge Program experiences qualifies you for a corporate sponsored externship at the end of the summer before you begin college

How do I Apply?

Apply for admission to the University of Dayton. Please note, only engineering majors are eligible for the NACME Scholars Program.
After completing your application for admission, students interested in being considered for the NACME Scholars Program must complete the MEP scholarship application form (Deadline January 10).
In the MEP scholarship application form, check the option to indicate that you are applying for consideration of both the MEP scholarship and the NACME scholars program.

By completing the MEP scholarship application, and being selected for either the MEP scholarship or the NACME Scholars Program, students are opting in to the MEP community and are committing to uphold the mission of the MEP, as well as remain engaged in MEP and NACME program requirements as determined by program leadership.

For more information on how to be considered for the NACME Scholars Program, please contact us at NACME@udayton.edu. Please note that students must meet all of the above eligibility criteria to be considered for the NACME Scholars Program.

Returning NACME scholars are required to maintain a cumulative 2.8 GPA as well as remain in good MEP and NACME standing in order to renew their NACME scholarship.