Scholarship Descriptions
2007 Scholarship Opportunities
Below is a listing of FIRST Scholarship offerings for the 2007 season. This list is constantly updated as new scholarships are offered and as we receive updated listings from last year's scholarship donors. Be sure to check back frequently. Students on FTC teams should look for listings marked **FRC & FTC**. If you have questions about a specific scholarship, contact the school or organization directly.
Check the two-page summary of 2007 FIRST Scholarships Listed by State (as of 3-29-07). Use this to quickly find which scholarships are offered in each state, which are offered to juniors, and which are offered to FTC students.
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ASME-ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarship
To recognize and reward students whose FIRST experience has inspired an interest in pursuing an engineering career, The ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Foundation and the ASME Auxiliary will award $5,000 scholarships to nine (9) high school seniors active on FIRST teams, who are nominated by ASME members, ASME Auxiliary members, or ASME student members who are also active with FIRST. These awards will be for the first year of study (non-renewable) in an ABET accredited mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program. Application deadline is March 1st, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC**
ASME - ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarship Description
ASME - ASME Auxilliary FIRST Clarke Scholarship Application
Arizona State University
The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University is pleased to offer up to 6 annual scholarships for $3,000, renewable over 5 years, toward an ASU bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, and construction. The scholarships are awarded to FIRST students who have fully participated on a FIRST team during the past two years and who have been admitted to and will be entering the ASU Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering as a full-time student. Applications must be submitted by March 16, 2007.
(Updated 11/25/06) **FRC & FTC**
Arizona State University Scholarship Description (pdf - 115 KB)
Boston University
Boston University has established a half-tuition scholarship, renewable
annually for up to 4 years, for students who have participated in the
FIRST Robotics program and have applied and been admitted to BU's
College of Engineering. BU FIRST Scholars will also receive funding for
up to 10 hours per week to participate in a research program with a
College of Engineering faculty member for one semester in the first two
years of study. BU admissions applications are available online and must
be submitted by January 1, 2007. Scholarship applications must be
submitted by February 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC**
Boston University Scholarship Application
Clarkson University
In partnership with FIRST, Clarkson University will award up to twelve merit-based scholarships to students who have participated on a FIRST FRC team. Each scholarship recipient will receive up to $6,000 per year for four years upon enrollment at Clarkson University. Applications must be received by January 15, 2007.
(Updated 10/9/06) **FRC**
Cleveland Institute of Art NEW for 2007
In recognition of the creativity shown by FIRST participants, Cleveland Institute of Art is proud to initiate its partnership with FIRST by offering up to two scholarships valued at $5,000 per year for four years. Eligible students are seniors who have participated on a FIRST team in 2006 or 2007, been admitted to CIA by March 1, and completed the CIA FIRST Scholarship application by March 1. The Institute offers 16 majors, some of which are digital arts, integrated media, film/video/photographic arts, industrial design, biomedical art, and communication design.
(Updated 12/4/06) **FRC & FTC**
Cleveland Institute of Art Scholarship Description (pdf - 133KB)
College for Creative Studies
In partnership with FIRST, the College For Creative Studies will award up to five scholarships valued between $4,000 - $6,500 per year, renewable annually for a total of four years. These scholarships are available to high school seniors currently participating on a FIRST Team who have been admitted to CCS on or before March 1, 2007. Participation in FIRST must be noted on the CCS Admissions Application.
(Updated 10/9/06) **FRC & FTC**
Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) Department of Engineering is proud to be a participant in FIRST and to offer 10 - $1,000 scholarships for the ColoradoFIRST competition in Denver, March 29-31, 2007, and 10 - $2,000 scholarships for Championship Event in Atlanta, April 12-14, 2007. This scholarship is available to any eligible high school student that is participating in the FIRST program on any FRC or FTC team. The deadlines for applications are March 30, 2007, for the ColoradoFIRST event and April 13, 2007, for the Championship Event.
(Updated 12/5/06) **FRC & FTC**
Colorado Technical University-Denver NEW for 2007
Colorado Technical University - Denver Campuses, in partnership with FIRST, has established the CTU Denver/FIRST Robotics Scholarship Program. This program will assist FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Vex Challenge team members who plan to continue their education beyond high school. Two scholarships, each for a total of $3,000 over two years, are offered for full-time, undergraduate study at either of CTU Denver's accredited campuses. Applications must be submitted by June 18, 2007.
(Updated 4/02/07) **FRC & FTC**
Daniel Webster College
In partnership, FIRST and Daniel Webster College have established a merit based scholarship in the amount of $15,000 per year for four years to benefit a deserving student who has participated on a FIRST team during his or her high school years and who would like to attend Daniel Webster College. The student may enroll in any course of study at Daniel Webster College. Daniel Webster now offers a 4 year degree program in aeronautical and mechanical engineering. The student must meet the regular academic requirements for admission as written in the college catalogue, as well as meeting requirements for scholarship retention. The deadline for application is March 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Daniel Webster College Scholarship Description
DeVry University
DeVry University is offering fifty FIRST Scholar Awards, valued at up to $9,000, to FIRST Robotics participants! FIRST Scholar Awards are available to high school graduates. Students must be registered participants in a FIRST Robotics competition. DeVry University’s FIRST Scholar Awards are intended for students who wish to pursue a degree on a full-time basis at DeVry in the United States. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline is one year from high school graduation to apply and start at DeVry University. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.devry.edu/scholarships, call 800.295.8694, or email us at scholarships@devry.edu.
(Updated 10/26/06) **FRC**
Drexel University
Drexel University will award a merit scholarship in the amount of $8,000 per year of attendance to 5 junior students who are actively a member of a FIRST team at any high school in the country. Each junior student who applies for the scholarship must meet the regular academic requirements for admission as well as meeting requirements for scholarship retention. In order for the selected students to receive the scholarship award, they must enroll in a full time, day undergraduate program of study at Drexel University. The deadline for application is March 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Drexel University Scholarship Application (pdf - 89 KB)
Eastern Michigan University
FIRST and Eastern Michigan University have an unlimited number of scholarships for deserving students who have participated on a FIRST team during their high school years and would like to attend Eastern Michigan University. The students may enroll in any course of study at Eastern Michigan University. Recipients of this scholarship will receive $1,500 per year for four years for a total of $6,000 upon enrollment at EMU. Application deadline is May 1.
(Updated 10/9/06) **FRC & FTC**
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and FIRST have established ten merit scholarships at $5,000 per year of attendance for high school juniors. These scholarships will benefit deserving junior students who are actively involved on a competing FIRST FRC team during his or her junior year in high school and who would like to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In order for the selected students to receive the scholarship award, they must enroll in a full time, day undergraduate program of study at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Applications must be received no later than December 1 of the student's senior year.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC**
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Farleigh Dickinson University will award an annually renewable merit award for high school seniors actively involved on a competing FIRST team with an interest in attending FDU. In partnership, FDU and FIRST are offering three FIRST scholarship to qualifying students. Winners will be announced at the National Championships in April. Annually renewable if student maintains a 3.0 grade point. The application deadline is January 15, 2007.
(Updated 10/9/06) **FRC & FTC**
Ferris State University
In partnership with FIRST, Ferris State University has established a merit-based scholarship to recognize the achievements of the FIRST Robotics Competition participants. This scholarship will provide up to three $1,000 scholarships that can be utilized in any program of study. The application deadline is April 15.
(Updated 12/2/06) **FRC & FTC**
Florida Atlantic University
In partnership with FIRST, Florida Atlantic University will award a FIRST Robotics Scholarship commencing in the fall semester of 2007. The hands-on engineering and technical experiences learned while competing in FIRST are skills you can build on as an undergraduate Engineering or Computer Science student at FAU. Broward or Palm Beach County, Florida high-school seniors participating in their high school’s FIRST FRC or FTC program are eligible to apply. The FAU FIRST scholar will receive funding for twelve (12) credits each fall and spring semester for four (4) years. Total value of the scholarship is approximately $12,000.00 dollars. The application deadline is February 20, 2007.
(Updated 12/12/06) **FRC & FTC**
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech is proud to offer an unlimited number of Florida Tech FIRST Scholarships. Each FIRST Scholarship, the amount of which will vary for each student dependent upon his/her academic background, will be given in conjunction with other academic awards. (The total academic scholarship package, which includes the FIRST Scholarship, can have a value of up to $16,000/year, depending on the applicant’s academic background.) High school seniors who are actively involved in a competing FIRST FRC team during their senior year of high school and who have been admitted to Florida Institute of Technology on or before January 15, 2007 will be automatically considered for these awards. Recipients may enroll in any course of study at the university.
(Updated 12/15/06) **FRC**
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech has established a $5,000 scholarship for students who have been actively involved on a participating FIRST team during his or her junior and senior year of high school. The scholarship is offered to an incoming freshman who will be pursuing a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Applications are due by March 1.
(Updated 2/3/07) **FRC & FTC**
Georgia Institute of Technology Scholarship Description (pdf - 60 KB)Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University has established a merit based engineering scholarship to recognize the achievements of FIRST Robotics Competition participants. This renewable scholarship will provide a $16,000 award, ($4000 per year, renewable for three additional years) for study in the School of Engineering, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State. Application for admission to the university must be completed by February 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/27/06) **FRC**
Hampshire College
Hampshire College will award two $5,000 per year renewable merit scholarships (valued at $20,000) to FIRST team members who enroll at Hampshire College in any course of study. The scholarship winners may also apply for need-based financial aid from Hampshire. Applications are due by January 15th.
(Updated 12/4/06) **FRC & FTC**
Henry Ford Community College
Henry Ford Community College, in partnership with FIRST, is pleased to offer an unlimited number of scholarships to participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Vex Challenge (FRC). High school seniors in the Dearborn, Michigan Public School District who participate on a FIRST FRC or FTC team may qualify for a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in either the fall and/or winter terms at Henry Ford Community College. These scholarships are awarded through high school counselors. If you are interested, please speak to your counselor by May 1.
(Updated 12/13/06) **FRC & FTC**
Hofstra University
Hofstra University will award 4 annual merit-based scholarships to active FIRST team members. These scholarships are valued at $1,500 per year for four years of study to high school seniors in the USA. In order for selected students to receive these scholarship awards, they must enroll as a full-time student in an undergraduate engineering or computer science program of study at Hofstra University. Application materials must be received by March 15.
(Updated 11/19/06) **FRC & FTC**
Idaho State University
Idaho State University is offering a scholarship to cover one year of resident tuition for an incoming freshman that participated in FIRST. The scholarship is worth approximately $4,400 contingent on satisfactory academic performance and available funding. Scholarship recipients must enroll in an engineering program. Application materials must be received by February 15th.
(Updated 12/2/06) **FRC & FTC**
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) will award up to three FIRST scholarships to high-school seniors who are actively involved on a competing FIRST team. These scholarships, which are valued at $6,000 per year for four years (five years for architecture), are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT. To be eligible, FIRST team students must apply and be admitted as a first-year, full-time student in any undergraduate program of study at IIT. Application materials must be received by March 1.
(Updated 12/2/06) **FRC & FTC**
ITT Technical Institute
To further the goals of FIRST, each participating ITT Technical Institute intends to award one scholarship annually to a FIRST participant in the FIRST Region. The scholarship award will be in the amount of $36,000 ($9,000 per year) to be applied toward any bachelor’s degree program offered at the school. ITT will offer a scholarship in the following FIRST regions: Arizona, Boilermaker, Detroit, Great Lakes, Lone Star, NASA/VCU (Virginia), New York City, Pacific Northwest, St. Louis, Southern California, West Michigan, Wisconsin. Applicants should contact the Dean of a participating college listed in the description for an application form, due dates and the location to which applications should be submitted.
(Updated 1/9/07) **FRC & FTC**
Kansas State University
Working in partnership with FIRST, the College of Engineering at Kansas State University will award a $3,000-per-year merit scholarship, renewable annually for a total of four years to a FIRST participant who enrolls full time in the College of Engineering and who maintains a GPA of 3.50. Deadline for application for the FIRST Scholarship is February 16, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC **
Kettering University
In partnership with FIRST, Kettering University will award up to 8 merit-based scholarships with a four-year value of $20,000. The very hands-on engineering and technical experiences learned while competing in FIRST are skills you can build on as an undergraduate student at Kettering. The application deadline is has been extended to March 15, 2007.
(Updated 3/5/06) **FRC**
Lake Superior State University
FIRST is proud to partner with Lake Superior State University (LSSU) to offer FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Vex Challenge (FTC) high school participants a scholarship to attend the LSSU School of Engineering and Technology. Up to 4 merit-based scholarships valued at $2,000 per year have been established by LSSU's Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), faculty/staff and alumni. The scholarships are renewable for one additional year. The scholarships cover nearly 30% of LSSU's total tuition cost and will be awarded to up to 4 incoming students out of a typical incoming class of about 60 students. The deadline date is March 1, 2007.
(Updated 11/19/06) **FRC & FTC**
Lawrence Technological University
Lawrence Technological University and FIRST offer a scholarship to introduce students to the many rewards that science and technology offer. LTU will award a $12,000, four-year undergraduate scholarship (valued at $48,000) to a FIRST team student participant. Each team participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Vex Challenge may nominate one of its student members for the LTU FIRST Scholarship. Applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 11/1/06) **FRC & FTC**
Marquette University NEW for 2007
In partnership with FIRST, Marquette University College of Engineering has established one (1) merit scholarship for a high school senior who has been actively involved on a competing FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team during his senior year in high school and who would like to attend Marquette University. This merit scholarship is in the amount of $4,000 per year of attendance up to a total of $16,000. The recipient may be eligible for additional merit scholarships from Marquette University in addition to being able to apply for need-based financial aid. Applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 1/9/07) **FRC**
In partnership with FIRST, Marquette University College of Engineering has established one (1) merit scholarship for a high school senior who has been actively involved on a competing FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team during his senior year in high school and who would like to attend Marquette University. This merit scholarship is in the amount of $4,000 per year of attendance up to a total of $16,000. The recipient may be eligible for additional merit scholarships from Marquette University in addition to being able to apply for need-based financial aid. Applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 1/9/07) **FRC**
Massachusetts Institute of Technology NEW for 2007
In support of the FIRST mission, and in recognition of the achievements of FIRST participants, MIT is proud to announce the establishment of an endowment to be used to help fund need-based scholarships for freshmen who participated in FIRST during high school. Students interested in being considered for this scholarship should mention their FIRST involvement when completing any required financial aid forms. FIRST experience will be considered when matching need based financial aid funds with eligible students. Further information about MIT and its undergraduate curriculum may be found at www.mitadmissions.org/. Deadline for financial aid materials is Feb 15th.
(Updated 12/12/06) **FRC & FTC**
Mercedes-Benz USA: DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Scholarship Award
Mercedes-Benz is pleased to announce the 2007 DRIVE YOUR FUTURE; The Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarship Program. This year, a $2,500 scholarship, renewable up to $10,000 over four years, will be made available to a graduating high-school senior involved in FIRST who is the first in their familiy to pursue a college education. Students will be evaluated based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership and participation in school and community activities. This scholarship may be applied toward full-time undergraduate study at any accredited two-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the USA. Applications will be available in January. Completed applications must be received by February 23rd.
(Updated 1/18/07) **FRC & FTC**
Michigan State University - Fred Hubacker Scholarship
The Fred Hubacker Family Fund, FIRST, and Michigan State University have established a scholarship to encourage incoming freshmen that participated in a FIRST program for a minimum of 2 years in high school to pursue an education in engineering. Michigan State University may annually award $1,500 to one freshman student towards the payment of tuition. This scholarship may be renewable provided the recipient enrolls in the College of Engineering at MSU and remains in academic good standing with the college. Scholarship applications must be received by March 1st, however, the student should apply to Michigan State University early in the fall semester of the senior year.
(Updated 10/26/06) **FRC & FTC**
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University, in partnership with FIRST, will award one $2,500 merit-based scholarship for an undergraduate degree in any engineering discipline for the 2007-08 academic year. This scholarship is available to any eligible high-school senior who is actively involved on a competing FIRST (FRC or FTC) team and who plans to attend Michigan Technological University to pursue an undergraduate degree in engineering. Application materials must be submitted by March 16, 2007.
(Updated 12/04/06) **FRC & FTC**
New Hampshire Technical Institute NEW for 2007
New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) plans to award three non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to full time students entering the Engineering Technology program at NHTI in Concord, New Hampshire. Students must have been on a FIRST FRC team for the '06/'07 season and have been admitted to both NHTI and the University of New Hampshire-Manchester under the dual admission program. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2007.
(Updated 3/29/07) **FRC**
New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) plans to award three non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to full time students entering the Engineering Technology program at NHTI in Concord, New Hampshire. Students must have been on a FIRST FRC team for the '06/'07 season and have been admitted to both NHTI and the University of New Hampshire-Manchester under the dual admission program. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2007.
(Updated 3/29/07) **FRC**
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology will award up to 5 merit scholarships to selected Newark high school seniors who have been a member of a FIRST team at their high schools. Recipients of this award will receive a scholarship, each having a four-year value of up to $10,000. The student must meet the academic requirements for admission to NJIT as well as meeting requirements for scholarship retention. The application deadline is April 1.
(Updated 11/25/06) **FRC & FTC**
Northeastern University
This merit-based NU-FIRST scholarship provides full-tuition for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study to a high school student who has participated in FIRSTon an FRC team. The scholarship will be renewed for each of the recipient's eight academic semesters provided s/he maintains good academic standing in the College of Engineering. The scholarship application deadline is March 1. If the University receives your admissions application by January 15, you will be given priority consideration for other merit-based scholarships as well. The Northeastern University FIRST Application is an on-line application available at:
https://www.coe.neu.edu/prospective/index.phtml?go=FIRSTapplication.htm
(Updated 2/5/07) **FRC**
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University College of Engineering is proud to be a participant in FIRST and to offer up to ten $1,000 fully renewable scholarships to high school seniors who have participated on a FIRST team. Completed OSU/FIRST and admission applications must be received by March 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Olin College of Engineering
Olin College offers full tuition ($130,000) scholarships to all admitted students, and will do so in perpetuity. In their admission process, Olin College recognizes and values the commitment of candidates who have participated in FIRST. Applicants to Olin must apply online by January 1, 2007.
(Updated 11/15/06) **FRC & FTC**
Oregon State University
The Oregon State University College of Engineering is pleased to offer scholarships to participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition. High school seniors who actively participate and provide leadership on a successful FRC team for two years may qualify for a $1,500 renewable College of Engineering Dean's Scholarship in addition to any other awards for which an applicant may qualify. Applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 11/22/06) **FRC**
Pennsylvania College of Technology
The Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission affiliate of
Penn State University, committed to applied technology, offers one
$1,500 scholarship to a deserving student who participated on a FIRST
Team during his/her junior or senior high school years. The student
must meet the regular academic requirements for admission, and may
enroll in any course of study. Preference will be given to those
seeking an associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology.
the application deadline is July 1 for the fall semester.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Phil Clancy Scholarship
The Phil Clancy FIRST Memorial Scholarship is being offered once again by the family and friends of Phil Clancy, a former FIRST team advisor. This $2,000 award will be offered to a student who is on a Michigan FIRST FRC team and pursuing a degree in engineering or a related technology field. The application deadline is March 5, 2007.
(Updated 12/5/06) **FRC**
Polytechnic University
Polytechnic University embraces the mission of FIRST that exposes and attracts new students to the technology-focused fields of engineering and science. Polytechnic University is committed to this goal and applauds FIRST for their actions. Polytechnic is proud to offer 5 partial-tuition, fully renewable scholarships in the amount of $10,000 per year to 5 high school juniors/seniors who have participated on a FIRST team. The application deadline is February 15.
(Updated 12/19/06) **FRC & FTC**
Purdue University / Delphi Corporation
The Purdue University College of Engineering, with generous assistance from Delphi Corporation, is pleased to announce a $30,000 scholarship payable over four years to offset the costs of obtaining a Purdue baccalaureate degree in engineering. Four to eight multiyear Boilermaker Regional Scholarships totaling approximately $20,000 are also available. These scholarships will be awarded to a senior in high school who has participated at least one full season in high school with a FIRST Robotics Competition team. Only students who are admitted to Purdue University will be considered. Interested students must complete an application by February 1.
(Update 11/1/06) **FRC**
Raytheon Company
Raytheon Company has established a scholarship program to assist FIRST Robotics competitors who plan to continue their education in college as math, science or technology majors. The program supports a wide range of educational options, including vocational and technical training, associate and bachelor's degrees. Scholarships of $1,000 are offered for full-time study beginning sophomore, junior or senior year at an accredited institution or program of the student's choice. Interested students must complete an electronic application, which is available March 1, and submit it by April 30.
(Updated 1/9/07) **FRC & FTC**
Raytheon Company Scholarship Application
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is proud to offer two four year FIRST scholarships with a total value of $20,000 each ($5000 per year for up to 4 years.) Applicants must be in their junior year of high school and be taking college bound math and science courses. The scholarship is contingent on being accepted to and enrolled at Rensselaer and maintaining good academic standing. Applications must be submitted by May 15th.
(Updated 11/1/06) **FRC**
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scholarship Description
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology is pleased to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $5,000 per academic year to FIRST high school participants who enroll at RIT. Application deadline is February 1, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC**
Schoolcraft College
In partnership with FIRST, the Schoolcraft College Foundation is committed to granting at least one annual, merit-based scholarship (valued at $1,500), to a high school senior(s) who has participated on a FIRST team and is pursuing an associate degree in technology (includes engineering, computer science and graphics) at Schoolcraft College. The cost of a full time education at Schoolcraft is approximately $2,500-$3,000 (including books). Preference will be given to those applicants who reside in the Schoolcraft's Michigan service area of - Livonia, Garden City, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville, Northville Township, Canton Township and Novi. Schoolcraft College's commitment will be renewable annually. Deadline date is ongoing, until funds are exhausted. Applications may be secured through the Schoolcraft College Foundation, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152.
(Updated 12/7/06) **FRC & FTC**
Society of Women Engineers
The Houston Area Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE-HA) will award one $1,000 scholarship on the basis of merit to a qualified high school senior woman who will pursue a formal college education in an engineering discipline. This award will be for the first year of study (non-renewable). Preference will be given to students attending high school in the State of Texas, but scholarship eligibility is not limited to students within the State of Texas. Application must be received by March 2, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Southern California Regional Robotics Forum (SCRRF)
The Southern California Regional Robotics Forum (SCRRF) is offering two scholarships to Southern California students who have actively participated on a Southern California FIRST team and who take part in one or more Southern California regional events. The $500 scholarships are for the first year of study in the field of math, science or technology. All materials need to be sent in one envelope and post marked by April 1, 2007.
(Updated 3/19/07) **FRC & FTC**
Spring Arbor University NEW for 2007
Spring Arbor University in partnership with FIRST is pleased to provide two (2) scholarships for deserving students who have participated on a FIRST team during their high school years and would like to attend Spring Arbor University. The students may enroll in any course of study at Spring Arbor University, although preference in selection will be given to those studying in the dual degree program (physics and engineering). Recipients of this scholarship will receive $2,000 per year for four years for a total of $8,000 upon enrollment and by maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA at SAU. Application deadline is March 1.
(Updated 2/5/07) **FRC **
Spring Arbor University Scholarship Description (pdf - 76 KB)
Temple University
In partnership with FIRST, Temple University will award up to four $2,500 per year merit scholarships, renewable annually for a total of four years and contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA, to students enrolled in full-time study in a College of Engineering major. The award winners must be active FIRST team members and meet the Temple University regular academic standards for academic merit scholarships. Application deadline is March 1.
(Update 12/19/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Arkansas Little Rock
The University of Arkansas's Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering (CyberCollege) is pleased to offer one fully renewable, merit-based, full-tuition scholarship to a high school senior who has participated in a FIRST team. This scholarship award may be applied toward an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering. Applications must be received by March 15th.
(Updated 12/04/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of California-Davis
The University of California, Davis is pleased to offer one $7,500 scholarship for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) participants. The scholarship is available to students who have participated in one full season in a regional or national FIRST competition and who have applied and been admitted to UC Davis. The scholarship is renewable for four years. The deadline for application for admission and the associated scholarship section is November 30, 2006.
(Updated 12/13/06) **FRC**
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science is proud to offer a FIRST Scholarship. We will award ten in-state $2,400 scholarships and five $6,800 scholarships for out-of-state students. These scholarships are renewable up to four years as long as the student meets scholarship requirements. The deadline to apply for the 2007-2008 year is March 20, 2007.
(Updated 3/5/07) **FRC & FTC**
University of Central Florida Scholarship Description (pdf - 612 KB)
University of Central Florida Scholarship Application
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware will award one $10,000 merit-based scholarship, renewable annually for up to four years. This scholarship is available to any high-school senior who has participated on a FIRST team. The recipient must be admitted and enrolled in one of the following Colleges at the University of Delaware: Engineering; Agriculture and Natural Resources; or Health Sciences or in a science or mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The deadline for application is February 1.
(Updated 11/9/06) **FRC & FTC**
The University of Delaware will award one $10,000 merit-based scholarship, renewable annually for up to four years. This scholarship is available to any high-school senior who has participated on a FIRST team. The recipient must be admitted and enrolled in one of the following Colleges at the University of Delaware: Engineering; Agriculture and Natural Resources; or Health Sciences or in a science or mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The deadline for application is February 1.
(Updated 11/9/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Denver
The University of Denver is pleased to offer up to 2 merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 per year for 4 years (totaling $40,000) to qualified FIRST team student participants. The applicant must be in his/her senior year of high school and be an active member of their FIRST team. The applicant should be interested in studying Engineering or Computer Science. The application deadline is February 15.
(Updated 1/11/07) **FRC & FTC**
University of Hartford
In partnership with FIRST, the University of Hartford will annually award the University of Hartford's FIRST Robotics Scholarships in the amount of $13,000 each to two high school seniors who are members of a FIRST team. Eligible students must apply for admission in any program at the University, meet the academic requirements for the University President's Scholarship as outlined by the University Bulletin and reside in the continental United States. The application deadline is March 1.
(Updated 11/25/06) **FRC & FTC***
University of Illinois-Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Engineering will offer five non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who have participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team or FIRST Vex Challenge (FTC) team and are admitted to any degree program in the College of Engineering for Fall 2007. Application deadline is April 1.
(Updated 12/11/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Kansas NEW for 2007
The University of Kansas School of Engineering is proud to partner with FIRST to offer an unlimited number of merit-based scholarships for participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and the FIRST VEX Challenge (FTC) programs. High-school seniors who have participated on a FIRST team may apply for a $3,500 per-year renewable scholarship for the pursuit of an engineering or computer science degree at KU. Application deadline is April 1.
(Updated 11/25/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Kansas Scholarship Description (pdf 54 KB)
University of Massachusetts Lowell - SCIENCE Scholarship NEW for 2007
In partnership with FIRST, the University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Arts and Sciences is proud to offer one merit-based FIRST scholarship valued at $4,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years. This award may be applied to tuition and fees toward a major in the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Math, or Physics). Application deadline is April 15.
(Updated 1/30/07) **FRC & FTC**
University of Massachusetts Lowell Science Scholarship Description (pdf 136 KB)
University of Massachusetts Lowell Science Scholarship Application
University of Massachusetts Lowell - ENGINEERING Scholarship NEW for 2007
In partnership with FIRST, the University of Massachusetts Lowell College of Engineering is proud to offer one merit-based FIRST scholarship valued at $4,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years. High-school seniors who are currently on an FRC team may apply for this scholarship. This award may be applied to tuition and fees toward any major in the College of Engineering. Application deadline is
March 15.
(Updated 2/3/07) **FRC**
University of Massachusetts Lowell Engineering Scholarship Description (pdf 148KB)
University of Massachusetts Lowell Engineering Scholarship Application
University of Michigan/Delphi Corporation NEW for 2007
In partnership with Delphi Automotive Systems, the University of Michigan College of Engineering is awarding a $20,000 scholarship payable over four years ($5,000 per year). This scholarship will be awarded to a senior in high school who has participated at least one full season with a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Vex Challenge team. Students admitted to the University of Michigan College of Engineering for the Fall 2007 semester will be considered. Application deadline is March 15.
(Updated 1/11/07) **FRC & FTC**
University of Michigan/Delphi Corporation Scholarship Description (pdf 20 KB)
University of Minnesota NEW for 2007
The Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota has established a $5,000 non-renewable scholarship for a student who has been actively involved in a participating FIRST FRC team during his or her junior or senior year of high school. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who intends to pursue a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Application deadline is March 2.
(Updated 3/7/07) **FRC**
University of Minnesota Scholarship Description (pdf 72 KB)
University of Minnesota Scholarship Application (pdf 88 KB)
University of Missouri-Kansas City NEW for 2007
The University of Missouri-Kansas City's School of Computing & Engineering will award one $1,000 non-renewable scholarship annually to an incoming freshman student, admitted to an SCE degree program, who has participated at least one full season with a FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Vex Challenge team. The recipient will be required to join and maintain active participation in the UMKC IEEE Robotics Team throughout the entire academic year of the award. Application deadline is April 30, 2007.
(Updated 2/6/07) **FRC & FTC**
University of Missouri-Kansas City Scholarship Description (pdf 87 KB)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln NEW for 2007
The College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is pleased to offer two renewable scholarships up to 4 years for a Nebraska bachelor's degree in engineering and construction management. The scholarships are awarded to FIRST students who have fully participated on a FIRST Robotics Competition team during the past two years and who have been admitted to and will be entering the UNL College of Engineering as a full-time student. An annual award of $2,500 will be made to two deserving students. UNL admissions applications are available online and must be submitted by January 15. Scholarship materials must be submitted by March 1.
(Updated 12/07/06) **FRC**
University of New Hampshire
The Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of New Hampshire supports an academic scholarship program for qualified applicants. These scholarships are based on academic achievement and potential and a total of $6,000 is available to all FIRST FRC and FTC applicants. The top applicant will receive $2,500 and the remaining funds of $3,500 will be split amongst all other FIRST applicants. There is some potential for renewal of these scholarships each year but none is guaranteed. We do feel that the FIRST experience is very valuable in the development of future mechanical engineers and we will take this experience into consideration when making scholarship awards in the future. Scholarship materials must be submitted by February 1.
(Updated 11/15/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester, in partnership with FIRST will commit five $40,000 ($10,000 annual) awards to students enrolling as first-year students at the University of Rochester. Students who wish to qualify for the awards must have competed on a FIRST team. Application deadline is December 1.
(Updated 11/1/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Southern California
In partnership with FIRST, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering has established a $5,000 renewable, merit-based scholarship for two students who have participated on a FIRST team. In order for the selected students to receive the scholarship award, the student must be admitted and enroll full time in any undergraduate engineering degree within the Viterbi School of Engineering. The 2007 Fall freshman scholarship application deadline is December 11, 2006.
(Updated 12/3/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of South Carolina
The USC College of Engineering and Information Technology Dean will award a FIRST Scholarship to a selected high school senior that has been a member of a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or FIRST Vex Challenge (FTC) team at their high school for at least two years. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $1,000 per year for four years for a total of $4,000 at USC. Applications must be received by February 15, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Toronto New for 2007
In partnership with FIRST, the University of Toronto is offering up to five UofT FIRST Engineering Scholarships, each valued at $2,000 (Canadian funds). The scholarships are available to students who have accepted an offer of admission to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, who have achieved a minimum average of 90% in their pre-requisite courses and have substantial (well above average) involvement in a school robotics team. The application deadline is February 28, 2007.
(Updated 12/21/06) **FRC & FTC**
University of Waterloo
In partnership with FIRST and the Departments of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering, the University of Waterloo is pleased to award one $5,000 (Canadian funds) non-renewable entrance scholarship. The scholarship is to recognize and reward students whose experience with FIRST has inspired an interest in pursuing an engineering education. The award is available to students in their final year of high school, who have been active on a FIRST team in that final year, and are applying to the Mechatronics Engineering program at the University of Waterloo. Applications must be submitted by March 1.
(Updated 1/5/07) **FRC**
Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU School of Engineering is proud to be the host site of the VCU School of Engineering / Richmond, Virginia Regional. We are pleased to partner with FIRST to provide up to two merit-based renewable scholarships of $5,800 per year to a high school senior who is a FIRST FRC team participant. Applications must be received by February 1st.
(Updated 12/4/06) **FRC***
Washington State University
In partnership with FIRST, the College of Engineering and Architecture at Washington State University will award a merit-based scholarship of up to $2,000 per year (renewable for an additional three years) to be applied to tuition costs toward an undergraduate degree in either computer science or one of the seven engineering programs offered at the Pullman campus. This scholarship is available to any eligible high school senior who is actively involved on a competing FIRST team during the senior year of high school and who meets the scholarship requirements. The application deadline is January 31, 2007 for the 2007 academic year.
(Updated 12/29/06) **FRC & FTC**
Washtenaw Community College NEW for 2007
In partnership with FIRST, Washtenaw Community College has established a need-based scholarship to recognize the achievements of the FIRST participants. This scholarship will provide up to ten $4,500, two-year scholarships that can be utilized in any WCC program of study. Submit scholarship application by June 10, 2007.
(Updated 10/18/06) **FRC & FTC**
Wayne State University
Wayne State University has teamed up with the FIRST Robotics Competition to honor 3 qualified students with a four-year Presidential Scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship will enable these 3 recipients to pursue majors and careers in the field of engineering at Wayne State University. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must establish that they participated in the WSU/FIRST Robotics Competition and that they received valuable knowledge, technical and life skills. The 4-year scholarships will provide each recipient with full tuition (for 128 credit hours) and immediate acceptance into the prestigious Wayne State University Honors Program. The deadline is April 6, 2007.
(Updated 12/13/06) **FRC**
Wisconsin Lutheran College NEW for 2007
Wisconsin Lutheran College will award up to five merit scholarships in the amount of $2,000 per year to high school seniors who are active members of a FIRST team. The scholarships will be renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 3.0 college GPA. Application deadline is May 1.
(Updated 2/16/07) **FRC & FTC**
WPI - Design Innovation Scholarship
For the tenth consecutive year, WPI will award a full-tuition, four-year undergraduate scholarship (valued at more than $130K) to a FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) or FIRST Vex Challenge (FTC) team student participant. This year, each team participating in the 2007 FIRST Robotics Competition may nominate one of its student members for the WPI Design Innovation Scholarship. The candidate must be in her/his senior year of high school and be an active FIRST (FRC or FTC) team member. An adult team leader will submit a letter of nomination to accompany their candidate’s WPI application forms. Students nominated by their teams must be capable of meeting normal WPI admissions requirements, have demonstrated enthusiasm for engineering and science, and possess the ability and innovation necessary to excel as an engineer or scientist. The winning student must maintain satisfactory academic progress at WPI to maintain the award. Applications for admission to WPI must be received by February 1. Scholarship applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 11/26/06) **FRC & FTC**
WPI Design Innovation Scholarship Application (pdf - 137 KB)
WPI - Allaire Scholarship
In recognition of the extraordinary commitment that Paul A. Allaire, WPI Class of 1960, has made to the programs of FIRST and to the young people of America, WPI is again offering a full-tuition, four-year scholarship (valued at more than $130K) for a student to attend WPI in pursuit of a career in engineering, science, or management. This scholarship is intended to be awarded through the normal admissions process at WPI to a student who is a Native American, African American, Hispanic, and/or female and is currently a high school senior participating on a FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) or FIRST Vex Challenge (FTC) team. The candidate must meet the admissions requirements of WPI. Applications for admission to WPI must be received by February 1. Scholarship applications must be received by March 1.
(Updated 11/26/06) **FRC & FTC**
