FIRST Scholarships
Colleges, universities, professional associations, and corporations offer college scholarships to Participants on FIRST teams - This is official recognition of the knowledge, technical, and life skills you have gained as a participant in a FIRST program.
FIRST Scholarships:
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Are funded and administered by the Scholarship Providers (colleges, universities, corporations, etc.), not by FIRST
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Each has unique eligibility requirements, deadline dates, and application procedures
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The vast majority are available for Participants to apply for in their senior year of high school, as a Rising FIRST Alum.
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Are usually for use at the specific Provider college or university, but a few can be used at any school
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Are not just for engineering majors - roughly 35% of FIRST Scholarships can be used for any course of study
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Vary from one-time awards of $500 to full four-year tuition
Questions about specific scholarships should be directed to the contact listed in each description by going to:
2015 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities
FIRST Scholarhip resources for Coahces, Mentors, and Sponsors can be found at:
http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/first-scholarship-resources-for-mentors-and-coaches
General FIRST Scholarship Program questions can be directed to:
