From the FIRST.org web site:
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 2010, the FIRST Scholarship Program provides:
Over $11 million in college scholarships
Over 545 individual scholarship opportunities
Over 115 Scholarship Providers
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 2010, the FIRST Scholarship Program provides:
- Over $11 million in college scholarships
- Over 545 individual scholarship opportunities
- Over 115 scholarship providers
This USFIRST.org web page lists available scholarships for 2010. It is updated throughout the year with new opportunities.
