FIRST Scholarships Still Available!

[Amanda Morrison]

Think all of the FIRST scholarship deadlines have passed? Think again! There are still four colleges offering scholarships - check out these opportunities!

DeVry University - Full Tuition and Half Tuition
DeVry University is offering two full-tuition and 15 half-tuition FIRST Scholar Awards to 2005 FIRST Robotics participants! FIRST Scholar Awards are available to 2005 high school or community college graduates. Students must be registered participants in the 2005 FIRST Robotics competition. DeVry University FIRST Scholar Awards are intended for students who wish to pursue a degree on a full-time basis at DeVry in the United States. The extended deadline to apply is July 1, 2005. For more information, please call 877-70-DEVRY or email us at scholarships@devry.edu.

Olin College of Engineering
Olin College offers full tuition ($130,000) scholarships to all admitted students, and will do so in perpetuity. In their admission process, Olin College recognizes and values the commitment of candidates who have participated in FIRST. Applicants to Olin must apply online by January 6, 2006.

Schoolcraft College Scholarship Award
In partnership with FIRST, the Schoolcraft College Foundation is committed to granting at least one annual, merit-based scholarship (valued at $1,500), to a high school senior(s) who has participated on a FIRST team and is pursuing an associate degree in technology (includes engineering, computer science and graphics) at Schoolcraft College. The cost of a full time education at Schoolcraft is approximately $2,500-$3,000 (including books). Preference will be given to those applicants who reside in the Schoolcraft's Michigan service area of - Livonia, Garden City, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville, Northville Township, Canton Township and Novi. Schoolcraft College's commitment will be renewable annually. Applications should be received by June 30, 2005, for the next academic year. Applications may be secured through the Schoolcraft College Foundation, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152.

University of Michigan Scholarship Award
In a partnership with FIRST and Delphi Automotive Systems, The University of Michigan College of Engineering is awarding a $15,000 scholarship payable over 4 years. Top students admitted to the University of Michigan College of Engineering for the Fall 2005 Semester will be considered. The application deadline is May 31, 2005.

There are also scholarships available from the Indiana Robotics Invitational.

Indiana Robotics Invitational Scholarships
Multiple $1000 Scholarships will go to the selected graduating senior students from FIRST Robotics Teams competing at the 2005 IRI. The students must have either attended an Indiana High School or be currently accepted for the fall 2005 semester at an Indiana college or university. The student does not have to be in attendance, but his or her team must be competing at the IRI. Any college major is eligible for these scholarships. Entry requirements are:
1. A 500 word essay on how FIRST participation has impacted your life.
2. A reference from a Mentor, Engineer or Teacher on your team.
3. A reference from one other adult.
Once the essay is complete, please email it to IRIScholar@IndianaFIRST.org no later than July 1, 2005.

Please look over these opportunities! Good luck to all who apply!