For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST Scholarship Program

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2010 FIRST Scholarship Program Overview (as of 2-1-10)

Offerings for students on FRC Teams Over $12.2 Million in college scholarships Over 746 available scholarship opportunities Over 136 scholarship providers

Offerings for students on FTC Teams* Over $7.8 Million in college scholarships Over 428 available scholarship opportunities 96 scholarship providers* The FTC Scholarships are a subset of the FRC Scholarships

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Who Offers these Scholarships to FIRST Students?

FIRST Scholarships are funded and offered by:

Colleges Universities Corporations Professional Associations

FIRST Scholarships are not funded or administered by FIRST

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Why are Scholarships Offered to FIRST Students?

Because many colleges and universities recognize that:

FIRST students are passionate about science and technology. FIRST helps students develop critical life skills including project

management, teamwork, problem solving, and appreciation of diversity. FIRST builds self-esteem and self-confidence. In short, students with FIRST experience are better equipped to succeed in

college (as reported in our evaluation studies).

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Why are Scholarships Offered to FIRST Students?

Because many corporations and associations recognize that:

FIRST teaches skills that are valued in employees. FIRST students will contribute to the technical workforce of tomorrow. FIRST students are future members of professional associations.

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Colleges and Universities Value FIRST Students

“Over the years, we have been thrilled with the quality and success of our FIRST-alumni students. Our FIRST scholarship recipients in particular have proven to be excellent investments into our student body. From our point of view, the scholarship program is win-win – good for the students, great for WPI !”

--- Ken Stafford, Director of Robotics Resource Center,

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI FIRST Scholarship Winners

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What Kinds of Scholarships are Available?

Some are for special majors such as engineering, math, science, computer science or technology (~ 60%). Others are for any course of study (~40%).

Values of scholarships vary from $500 to full tuition for all four years (valued at $149,000).

Most are merit based. There are scholarships for a broad range of scholastic abilities.

Most are renewable annually if the student maintains an acceptable academic average.

Most are from colleges or universities for enrollment at their campus, but a few are provided by corporations and professional associations and can be used at any school.

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Who Can Apply?

High school students participating on FRC and FTC teams can apply for FIRST Scholarships.

Most scholarships are for seniors, but there are a few scholarships available to juniors and a few available to college students.

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When Do I Apply?

Application deadlines range from early December to the end of July.

Most applications are due during January through April.

Pay attention to application deadline dates!

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How Do I Find Scholarships Appropriate for Me?

1. Visit the FIRST Scholarship Webpage

www.usfirst.org/scholarships

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How Do I Find Scholarships Appropriate for Me?

2. Display the “FIRST Scholarship Opportunities”.

Click on “2010 FIRST Scholarship Opportunities” to display a list of all FIRST scholarships.

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How Do I Find Scholarships Appropriate for Me?

3. View the list of individual FIRST Scholarships

Use the scroll bar to view the complete list.

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How Do I Find Scholarships Appropriate for Me?

Use the drop down menus to select the state where you want to attend college, your FIRST program (FRC or FTC), and/or your current grade in school. Then click Go.

4. Refine your search

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How Do I Find Scholarships Appropriate for Me?

Follow the “More details…” and “View Application…” links to display detailed information about an individual scholarship, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.

5. View the details

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How Do I Apply?

Each scholarship has its own unique application submission process.

Scholarship descriptions include instructions on how to apply.

Many scholarship descriptions include application forms.

You may need to write an essay.

You may need a letter of recommendation from a FIRST mentor.

You will send your application directly to the school or organization (not to FIRST).

Contact the school (scholarship provider) if you have questions.

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What Chance do I have of Winning a Scholarship?

Many FIRST Scholarships have only a handful of applicants, so the chance of winning a scholarship is very high. Go for it!

Last year, one out of every four students who applied for a FIRST scholarship was offered a scholarship. These are incredible odds!

What have you got to lose?

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What do FIRST Scholarship Winners have to say?

“When I joined FIRST, I didn't actually expect it to be anything more than a hobby. What I didn't realize was the great number of advantages that came with my participation. Because of FIRST I became eligible for multiple engineering and technology scholarships, and this really helped me out when figuring out the whole college issue. When I received Bradley's FIRST scholarship, it gave me that extra boost I needed to come to the college of my choice!”

-- Alison Vigland, Team 2408, Bradley University, Class of 2013, Mechanical Engineering, winner of a Bradley University FIRST scholarship

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What do FIRST Scholarship Winners have to say?

“I was astonished when I found out that I had been selected to receive this scholarship, because I never win anything. I had no idea how I was going to afford to better my education and this scholarship makes everything easier. Winning this scholarship has increased my chances to fulfill my goals. Thank you FIRST!”

-- Esa M, Team 1748, Capitol College, Class of 2013, Electrical Engineering, winner of a Capitol College FIRST Scholarship

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What do FIRST Scholarship Winners have to say?

“The FIRST Innovation scholarship has changed my life forever. I never thought the Program that got me interested in Science and Engineering would one day give me the chance of a lifetime to study at an amazing Engineering school worry free.”

-- Benjamin Roy ,Team 133, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Class of 2010, Electrical and Computer Engineering, winner of a WPI Design Innovation FIRST Scholarship

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2010 FIRST Scholarship Providers (as of 2-1-10)

Adelphi UniversityArizona State UniversityASME - ASME AuxiliaryBAE SystemsBoston UniversityBradley UniversityBucknell UniversityCalifornia State University, Los

Angeles/BoeingCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCalPoly San Luis Obispo/BAE SystemsCapitol CollegeCarnegie Mellon University/BoeingCase Western Reserve UniversityCity College of New York, CUNYClarkson UniversityClemson UniversityCollege for Creative StudiesCollege of Southern MarylandColorado State UniversityColorado Technical University – DenverDaniel Webster CollegeDePaul University

DeVry UniversityDigiPen Institute of TechnologyDrexel UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityFairleigh Dickinson UniversityFarmingdale State CollegeFerris State UniversityFlorida A&M University/BoeingFlorida Institute of TechnologyFluid Power Educational FoundationGates CorporationGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGrand Valley State UniversityHampshire CollegeHarvey Mudd CollegeHofstra UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyInternational Fluid Power SocietyITT Technical InstituteJohnson & Wales UniversityKansas State UniversityKettering University

Lake Superior State University

Lawrence Technological University

Lindenwood University

Marquette University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Metropolitan Community College

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Molloy College

Montclair State University

New Hampshire Technical Institute

New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Mexico State University/Boeing

New School

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2010 FIRST Scholarship Providers (continued)

Norfolk State University/BAE Systems

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Nuts, Bolts& Thingamajigs, The Foundation of FMA, Intl.

Ohio State University

Olin College of Engineering

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Pace University

Penn State/BAE Systems

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Phil Clancy Memorial Scholarship

Plymouth State University

Polytechnic University

Purdue University/BAE Systems

QuestBridge

Raytheon Company

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/BAE Systems

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Saint Vincent College

Schoolcraft College

Seattle Pacific University

SME Education Foundation

Society of Petroleum Engineers - Delta Section

Society of Women Engineers - Houston Area

Southern California Regional Robotics Forum (SCRRF)

Spring Arbor University

Stevens Institute of Technology

SUNY Potsdam

Sweet Briar College

Team 1649 - EMS

Team San Diego

Temple University

Teradata Corporation

Tulane University

University of Arizona/BAE Systems

University of Arkansas-Little Rock

University of Delaware

University of Hartford

University of Hawaii at Manoa/BAE Systems

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Kansas

University of Maryland/BAE Systems

University of Massachusetts Lowell

University of Minnesota/PTC

University of Missouri

University of Missouri - Kansas City

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nevada Las Vegas

University of New Hampshire/BAE Systems

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2010 FIRST Scholarship Providers (continued)

University of Rochester

University of South Carolina

University of South Florida

University of Southern California

University of Texas Arlington

University of Texas - Austin

University of Toronto

University of Washington/Boeing

University of Waterloo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Vermont Technical College

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Tech/BAE Systems

Washington State University

Washington University in St. Louis/Boeing

Washtenaw Community College

Wayne State University

Thank You to our generous FIRST Scholarship Providers

Westwood College

William Paterson University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute