FIRST Scholarship
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
Application Deadline:
3/31/2022
Requirements:
Pre-college students
Purpose:
This is an official recognition of the knowledge and technical and life skills students have gained from participating in a FIRST competition. FIRST scholarships enable students to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science, aeronautics, and many other technical fields.This FIRST scholarship is sponsored by the Penn State College of Engineering.
Eligibility:
- US Citizen
- Student must be a high school senior and Participate on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team or on a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team
- The candidate selected to receive this award must satisfy all requirements for admission to Penn State, completing the application and enrollment process
Terms of Award:
$2,500 annual scholarship is renewable for up to four years, and has a total value of $10,000. The award will be disbursed in the amount of $1,250 for each semester, not to exceed 8 semesters.
The candidate selected to receive this award must remain a full-time student and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the College of Engineering.
Application Process:
Complete the Recently Admitted Students online scholarship applicaiton. You will need to list Team Name/Number for a) FIRST Lego League, or b) FIRST Tech Challenge, or c) FIRST Robotics Competition.
Questions?
Contact scholarships@engr.psu.edu
- More Information for Recently Admitted Students
- More Information for Current/Continuing Undergraduate Students
- Scholarship Application Form for Recently Admitted Students
Related links:
- Penn State Office of Student Aid
- University Fellowships Office
- Financial Aid for International Students
