NSBE@VT NEWSLETTER

Hi NSBE family!

Don’t forget to stay connected on all upcoming events by following us on Instagram and joining our GroupMe. Also if you are not already a member of our chapter, make sure to fill out our Membership Form. Keep reading for important updates!

🍂 October GBM

Come out tomorrow, October 1st, for our monthly General Body Meeting! Meet grad ambassadors, connect with CEED, and enjoy free food & drinks with NSBE!

📍 Hit Hall 338, 6-7:30 PM

🌟 Important Academic Dates

The 2026/2027 FAFSA is also now live!

Upcoming Career Fairs

• Civil & Environmental - 10/6/2025, 10 am - 4 pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center

• Virginia Tech Fall 25 Connection Job Fair - 10/8/25, 10 am - 4 pm, Squires Commonwealth Ballroom

• Virginia Tech Fall 25 Connection Job Fair VIRTUAL - 10/14/25, 10 am - 4 pm, Handshake

• Mining & Minerals Career Fall Fair - 10/21/25, 10 am - 4 pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech

• Biomedical Engineering - 10/20/25, 10 am - 3 pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech

• Virginia Talent - Biotech Virtual Career Fair - 10/22/25, 1-4 pm

• Grad School Professional Fair

  https://gpss.vt.edu/events/gpsf.html

*More info can be found on Handshake

Scholarships

Priority for VT general scholarship application ends on 1/22/2026.

Both applications below are due by January 30th at 11:59 pm so get started today! More information can be found on the SEC website!

Torgersen Leadership Scholarship Requirements:

• The applicant must be at least a junior in the College of Engineering (75 hours passed at the end of Fall 2024) with a minimum of two semesters before graduation.

• The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• The applicant is only allowed to apply for this scholarship once during their academic career

• The scholarship is contingent on attendance at the SEC Awards Banquet in the upcoming Spring Semester 

Gebreyes Service Scholarship Requirements:

• The applicant must be at least an academic sophomore in the College of Engineering (45 hours passed by the end of Fall 2024) with a minimum of two semesters before graduation

• The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• The applicant may only apply for this scholarship twice during their academic career

• The scholarship is contingent on attendance at the SEC Awards Banquet in the upcoming Spring Semester. 

Rolls-Royce International Internship Program

Join us for an information session to learn about the Rolls-Royce International Internship Program, a prestigious, paid summer opportunity in the UK, made possible through a partnership between Rolls-Royce, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia. Sign up for one of our upcoming Info Sessions to find out more about the internship, how to apply, and hear directly from the team at Rolls-Royce!

This program offers:
✅ A 12-week internship from mid-May to mid-August in United Kingdom
✅ Hands-on experience with cutting-edge engineering projects
✅ Mentorship from top industry professionals
✅ Full support from VT and Rolls-Royce
✅ Coverage for round-trip travel, relocation, salary, insurance, international travel insurance, and additional benefits

Eligibility:

• VT engineering Juniors (returning for senior year in Fall 2026)

• GPA of 3.0+

• U.S. Citizenship required

Other Opportunities

If you have any questions at all please send me an email or reach out to me directly on GroupMe! Hope to see you all at our GBM tomorrow!

Best,

Ladan Hashi

Secretary, National Society of Black Engineers at Virginia Tech

[email protected]