FIRST Scholarships

Many colleges and universities, professional associations, and corporations offer college scholarships to high school students on FIRST teams. This is official recognition of the knowledge and technical and life skills these students have gained from participating in a FIRST competition. FIRST scholarships enable students to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science, science, math, design, aeronautics, and many other fields. In 2010, the FIRST Scholarship Program provides:

• $12.2 million in college scholarships
• Over 746 individual scholarship opportunities
• Over 136 Scholarship Providers

• 2010 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities - descriptions of scholarships available to high-school students participating on FRC and FTC teams.  Each scholarship listing includes a full description and directions on how to apply.  
• FIRST Scholarship FAQs   - answers to frequently asked questions
• FIRST Scholarship Winners  - listings of students who have won FIRST Scholarships
• Testimonials  - read what some past FIRST Scholarship winners have to say 
• 2010 FIRST Scholarship Video (Windows Media Audio/Video file).  See what Thuy Dinh, a 2009 FIRST Scholarship winner has to say to FIRST students about FIRST Scholarships.

For Mentors and Coaches:
Resources  - Here are materials to help educate your FIRST students, parents, and guidance counselors about FIRST Scholarships:

For Potential Scholarship Providers:
How to offer a FIRST Scholarship - Find out about the FIRST Scholarship process and how you can offer a FIRST scholarship.