Annual Scholarship

• This fund will provide scholarships to high school and early college students pursuing STEM careers.
• 100% of donations will go directly toward student scholarship awards.
• The scholarship pays for the student's tuition, fees, and books.

Donations to the NSBE-GSC Annual Scholarship Fund are accepted via:

1. Cash/Check - Arrange delivery of cash or check to the GSC treasurer or any member of the Executive Board.
2. Direct Funds Transfer - If you bank at NASA FCU, you can let them know that you would like to make a deposit into the NSBE-GSC account for membership. Be sure to include a note with your first and last name and the reason for the deposit (annual dues, scholarship donation, support )
3. Cash App - $NSBEGreenbeltChapter. You can download the app from the Apple Store or GooglePlay.
4. Paypal - Log into PayPal and navigate to 'Send and Request'. Send money to: info@nsbe-gsc.org . Choose the option to send to a friend (This is not a payment for an item or service). If asked for a name to send your payment to, enter: Leslie Garrison-NSBE.
5. Venmo - @NSBEgsc. Sign up here.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
• Must be a full-time student (no less than 12 credit hours) in the fall semester of the 2024-2025 school year at an accredited college or university in the U.S. as a STEM degree-seeking student (Students pursuing a high school diploma while concurrently taking college courses at an accredited institution are also welcome to apply.)
• Must have demonstrated a heightened interest in STEM fields through high school course of study, volunteer opportunities and/or extracurricular activities
• Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional reference, which should clearly communicate any or all of the following items:
  • Contact information of the recommender and their current/previous role(s) as it relates to the applicant
  • Applicants demonstrated strengths/skills, why they would be qualified for this scholarship and a specific anecdote(s) to illustrate these abilities
  • Thoughts on how the applicants strengths/skills are aligned with the Greenbelt Space Chapter's vision and the NSBE mission.
• Submit a 250-500 word essay describing the applicant's:
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in programs, organizations and/or extracurricular activities
  • Involvement in community service and/or community outreach efforts
  • Past or present participation in STEM research activities, projects, and/or competitions

Applicants must submit ALL materials as one complete package. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The NSBE-GSC selection process includes a virtual interview with the NSBE-GSC Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview once completed materials are received and reviewed.

Winners' Spotlight

The Scholarship Committee and GSC Executive Board would like to thank SSAI for their sponsorship and the GSC Member Community for their donations toward the awards we were able to offer this year's winners.

	Floyd Cobb Virginia State University
#STEMgoals: After my exprience in FIRE NSBE Jr., and winning autonomous vehicle challenges at Project Lead the Way’s Aerospace Engineering Academy I am now one step closer to realizing my dream of creating animatronic dinosaurs through the degree programs at VSU.

	Foladayo Akinbi University of Virginia
#STEMgoals: In my career, I plan to continue to help young, underrepresented communities become immersed in STEM because I believe that the diversification of our workforce is a driving force for innovation and advancement.

	Mikayla Hollis North Carolina A&T State University
#STEMgoals: My goal is to create change through my field. I can change the lives of military forces, whether I save their lives or make daily tasks easier for them.

	Jaylun Jackson Morgan State University
#STEMgoals: Tony Stark was a genius with a brilliant mind for technology and inventions, following in his father's footsteps. Our stories seem very similar... I plan to make my story a reality and hopefully have a positive impact on society by using my talents and interest in finding creative ways to solve problems, be innovative, and stay creative.

	Isaiah Mullins Virginia State University
#STEMgoals: I want to pursue my lifelong passion of mechanical engineering. When I connect...to the NSBE mission, I see how my drive and talents can ultimately lead me to be a culturally responsible Black male engineering student who excels academically, who will succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

	Ike Gboalgun Virginia State University
#STEMgoals: My goal is to ...become a product designer and engineer. My main focus will be understanding the most important qualities a product needs to increase the quality of life for the average consumer...and create my own company that works in the commercial space industry. businesses owned by marginalized groups.