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Transcript of 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