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 2009, the FIRST Scholarship Program provides:
- Over $9.8 million in college scholarships
- Over 630 individual scholarship opportunities
- Over 130 Scholarship Providers
For Students:2009 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities - See the 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.
2009 FIRST Scholarship Video by Sheri McCoy (Windows Media Audio/Video file). See what Sheri McCoy, Company Group Chairman of Johnson & Johnson, has to say to FIRST students about FIRST Scholarships.
See a listing of students who have been offered FIRST Scholarships in 2009 and in prior years:
For Mentors and Coaches:
Here are materials to help educate your FIRST students, FIRST parents, and guidance counselors about FIRST Scholarships:
For Scholarship Providers:
How to offer a FIRST Scholarship - Find out about the FIRST Scholarship process and how you can offer a FIRST scholarship.