What the Scholarship Covers
Round-trip flight to and from Baltimore, Maryland
NSBE 2026 Convention registration
If registration has already been paid, funds may be applied toward lodging
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in a U.S. college or university
Be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate STEM degree
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Be a current NSBE member
Reside in the United States
(Domestic and international students attending U.S. institutions are eligible)
Preference given to students pursuing healthcare innovation, medical engineering, or patient-centered impact.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
300-word essay (
Resume (Includes academic, work, extracurricular and volunteer experiences, max 2 pages)
Photo of current class schedule (proof of enrollment)
NSBE Membership ID
GPA (3.0 minimum)
Contact information
Timeline
Why This Scholarship Exists
Katherine Williams Washington embodied compassion, advocacy, and belief in the power of education to transform lives.
The Kathy Michelle SM² NSBE 2026 Scholarship exists to ensure that passionate STEM students — especially those committed to improving healthcare — have access to opportunities that expand their vision, network, and impact.
Attending NSBE2026 is more than a conference.
It is access to community, recruiters, innovation, and purpose-driven engineers.
