Figured I’d post this earlier in the season as, especially for Design Innovation, documenting the process during the build season is helpful! Also, you must have applied for admission by 1-Feb!
Since 1996, WPI has been offering full tuition scholarships to members of the FIRST community.
Two full-tuition scholarships are available:
- WPI FIRST Design Innovation Scholarship. In addition to the full scholarship, three runners-up will receive $40,000 scholarships. Submissions must be a video or presentation focusing on the design innovations of your team’s robot and also touch on team spirit, sportsmanship, or teamwork.
- WPI FIRST Community Scholarship (changed for 2024). Submissions must be an essay describing how you have exemplified WPI’s values of Respect, Community, Inclusion, Innovation, and Achievement in the FIRST Community or in your life. Please be sure to touch on all five values in your submission.
I’m hoping to have so many submissions it makes me late for our first district event!
You may apply for both scholarships if nominated by your team for both.
Specifics about the scholarship, eligibility, and application process can be found here: https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-grants/wpi-merit/first-scholarships
If you have any questions, I am happy to answer them to the best of my ability or direct you to someone who can.