National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

What National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) does

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), founded in 1974 and headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides scholarships, professional development, and career placement services to underrepresented minority students—primarily African American, Latino, and American Indian—pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and computer science. The organization operates a portfolio of programs including the Block Grant Program (renewable scholarships funding ~1,000 students per year at $5M+ annually), Bridge Scholarships for first-time entrants, the Corporate Scholars Program (named scholarships bundled with paid internships), and General Scholarships administered on behalf of foundations and government agencies. Supporting offerings include the C.A.S.E. Academy (webinars, short courses, bootcamps on AI/ML, cybersecurity, data science, and professional development), a structured Mentoring Program, the NACME Career Center (resume database and job-posting platform), a Virtual Career Fair, the BP NACME Hackathon, and graduate programs UCEM and SIGP in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Underlying technology is a cloud-based portal that includes the NACME Common Application, the Career Center with searchable candidate filters, a virtual career fair platform with real-time video, and the My Portal account-management system.

NACME's business model is multi-stream nonprofit revenue: (1) corporate donations and sponsorships under multi-year, named-scholarship-plus-paid-internship arrangements (board companies include Ford, GE, IBM, Bechtel, BP, Apple, P&G, Chevron, Merck, with hackathon tiers from $10K Team up to $75K+ Gold); (2) foundation grants, with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation providing continuous disclosed funding across 15+ rounds from 2008-2022 totaling over $44M, plus smaller grants from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, Cinco Hermanos Fund, and the John & Linda MacDonald Foundation; (3) individual donations including a $1,000+ Leadership Gift Society and a Monthly Giving Program; (4) university partner contributions through five-year partnership agreements across 35+ engineering schools (with a stated goal to reach 60 partners by 2027); and (5) transactional fees from job postings and corporate/university exhibitors at career fairs ($5,000 corporate / $1,000 university). Distribution is dual-channel: a self-serve online portal serving students (Common Application, Career Center, My Portal) and direct enterprise sales to corporate talent-acquisition and university partnership teams, supplemented by annual events (Washington DC Conference, Gala, hackathons, career fairs) and webinars. The organization is governed by a board of 20 senior corporate executives and operates with a 45+ person staff led by President and CEO Brennon Marcano.

Name

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

Legal name

NACME, Inc.

Website

https://nacme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), founded in 1974 and based in Alexandria, VA, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides scholarships, professional development, and career placement to African American, Latino, and American Indian students pursuing engineering and computer science degrees at US partner universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Non-profit / Engineering Scholarships

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Engineering scholarships
• STEM diversity programs
• Minority engineering education
• Workforce development services
• Corporate talent pipeline

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Donations and Sponsorships: NACME receives financial contributions from corporations for scholarship programs, event sponsorships, and board membership. Companies sponsor named scholarships with associated internship commitments. Sponsorship tiers for events include Gold ($75,000+), Silver ($50,000), Bronze ($25,000), and Team ($10,000) levels.
2. Foundation Grants: Private foundations provide funding to support NACME's programs beyond traditional scholarship initiatives. Named foundation donors include S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, Cinco Hermanos Fund, and The John & Linda MacDonald Foundation. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation supports graduate programs (UCEM and SIGP).
3. Individual Donations: Individual contributions at Leadership level ($1,000+) support NACME's operations. The Monthly Giving Program enables recurring donations. Endowments allow donors to establish perpetual named scholarships.
4. University Partner Contributions: Partner institutions contribute financially to the program and commit to five-year partnerships. Universities participate in annual conferences and implement programs to increase retention-to-graduation rates.
5. Job Posting and Career Center Access: Employers access the NACME Career Center to post jobs and search student resumes. Job packages and corporate exhibitor fees at career fairs generate revenue ($5,000 for Corporate Exhibitor at career fairs).

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Core offering

NACME is a nonprofit organization that administers scholarships, professional development programs, mentoring, and career placement services for high-achieving underrepresented minority students pursuing four-year degrees in engineering and computer science. The organization operates a cloud-based scholarship management platform and career center that connects corporate sponsors with vetted student talent through named scholarships, paid internships, virtual career fairs, and recruiting events.

Product overview

NACME is a non-profit organization operating as a scholarship and workforce development platform rather than a traditional tech product. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including: Block Grant and Renewable Scholarships as the core scholarship products; Bridge Scholarships for first-time college entrants; Corporate Scholars Program combining tuition awards with paid internships; and General Scholarships for foundation and government-funded awards. Supporting programs include the C.A.S.E. Academy providing career accelerator training in technical and professional development; a Mentoring Program matching students with corporate professionals; an AI-ML Intensive Summer Boot Camp supported by Apple; Short Courses covering engineering specializations; Executive Speaker Series with industry executives; and a Research Briefs publication program. Graduate-focused offerings include the University Centers for Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) and Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The NACME Career Center provides a job posting and resume platform; the NACME Podcast (Innovating Forward) offers thought leadership content; and the annual BP NACME Hackathon provides competitive student events. A user portal enables scholarship applications and account management. The organization manages relationships with 35+ university partners and corporate sponsors to deliver these integrated programs.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Block Grant Program (Renewable Scholarships) NACME's signature renewable scholarship program designed to measure 5-year graduation rates, ensuring approximately 1,000 students receive multi-year funding to complete undergraduate degrees in engineering or computer science at NACME Partner Institutions. Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
• Bridge Scholarship Scholarships supporting first-time entry to four-year bachelor's programs in engineering or computer science, including summer bridge programs, community college transfers, and tech pathway programs at NACME partner universities.
• Corporate Scholars Program One-time $5,000 tuition scholarship award with an attached paid internship component, enabling corporate sponsors to recruit engineering and computer science talent through NACME's turnkey platform.
• General Scholarships Scholarships administered on behalf of foundations, government agencies, family endowments, and willed gifts for high-achieving students pursuing engineering or computer science degrees.
• C.A.S.E. Academy (Career Accelerator in Science and Engineering) A suite of physical and virtual programs offering academic excellence, professional development, and technical training to ensure NACME Scholars are career-ready for the competitive workforce, covering resume writing, LinkedIn, technical interviews, AI, data science, cybersecurity, and ML topics.
• NACME Career Center Exclusive resume and job posting platform connecting sponsors with high-performing engineering and computer science students from NACME Partner Universities, searchable by major, GPA, institution, and geographic preferences. Includes paid job packages and resume database access.
• Mentoring Program Structured mentoring program matching NACME alumni or corporate professionals with current students for coaching and professional development in engineering and computer science fields.
• Executive Speaker Series Series of conversations with executives from NACME Board Companies offering insight into technical industries and sharing personal stories and best practices for navigating engineering and computer science careers.
• Short Courses Series of webinars on specializations in engineering or computer science fields covering topics such as Drone Pilot Certification, Six Sigma, Project Management, Statistics, Data Manipulation, and Data Visualization.
• AI-ML Intensive Summer Boot Camp Nine-week intensive residential summer program supported by Apple providing introduction to computer science and machine learning to prepare students for entry-level ML Specialist positions, including $10,000 summer stipend, full room and board, and travel stipend.
• Applied Machine Learning (AMLI) Boot Camp Summer boot camp program evaluating career interests, confidence in machine learning, and engineering efficacy among NACME scholars, with curriculum covering AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Machine Learning.
• University Centers for Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) Graduate education program housed at universities transforming STEM graduate education with activities in mentoring, community, institutional commitment, and student funding, supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
• Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) Consortium of higher education institutions transforming STEM graduate education to support inclusion of Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, values, and experiences with activities in recruitment, mentoring, community-building, and student funding.
• BP NACME Hackathon Annual competitive hackathon event where teams of 4-5 students from NACME Partner Institutions compete over 30 hours to solve real-world engineering problems for cash prizes and travel grants.
• NACME Virtual Career Fair Online career fair platform connecting companies with high-performing NACME engineering and computer science Scholars through real-time video interviews and chat, with exhibitor filtering by major, GPA, and preferences.
• My Portal Online portal providing registration and account management for individuals and organizations, including scholarship applications via the NACME Common Application and individual login functionality.
• NACME Common Application Unified scholarship application system that allows students to be considered across all NACME scholarships and opportunities through a single submission.

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ford Motor CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing named scholarships with paid internships. Ford Southeast Michigan Pathway to Engineering program provides custom support for high-achieving students. Alumni report successful transition from NACME scholarship to Ford employment.
• BechtelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and Board company. Bechtel Freshman Development Program provides custom pathway support for students admitted to four-year engineering programs. Bechtel serves as Gold Sponsor at NACME Annual Gala.
• GE (General Electric)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard company providing named scholarships and internship opportunities. GE Edison Freshman Development Program supports first-year engineering students' transition to college programs.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard company and corporate sponsor. IBM P-Tech Program provides pathway support connecting high school to college to career in engineering and computer science.
• BPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and hackathon partner. BP NACME Hackathon provides 30-hour competition for student teams. BP provides Gold-level sponsorship and has representatives listed as invited career fair exhibitors.
• ApplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the NACME Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning Intensive Summer Boot Camp. Provides scholarship recipients for the 9-week residential program with $10,000 summer stipend, full room and board, and travel stipend.
• Procter and GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard company and employer of NACME alumni. Recruits NACME Scholars for internships and full-time positions. Alumni report positive experiences transitioning from NACME scholarship to P&G employment.
• ChevroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard company and employer of NACME alumni including chemical engineering graduates from UC Davis. Listed as invited career fair exhibitor.
• Merck & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner and employer of NACME alumni. Listed as invited career fair exhibitor.
• Cornell UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs and University Center of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) for Sloan Scholars. Listed as exhibitor at NACME Career/College Fairs.
• Duke UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Exhibitor at NACME College Fair. Hosts Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologycoreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)coreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Recognized for engineering education leadership.
• UCSD (University of California, San Diego)coreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Hosts Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaigncoreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• University of South FloridacoreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Supports diverse STEM graduate education.
• University of Pennsylvania State UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution and UCEM host for Sloan Scholars. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• University of Alaska, AnchoragecoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs and SIGP campus for Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• Kettering UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• Milwaukee School of EngineeringcoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• California State University, SacramentocoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• San Jose State UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen.
• University of Colorado BouldercoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen.
• University of WashingtoncoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.
• Kansas State UniversitycoreOthersPartner Institution hosting Summer Bridge Programs for admitted freshmen. Listed as exhibitor at NACME College Fair.

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