United States · Scholarship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

FIRST Robotics Alumni Collegiate Presidential Scholarship

Prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team in high school.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA >= 3.5 and verified FIRST team participation
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Essay on FIRST robotics engineering experience and teamwork
Recommendation letters: Letter from FIRST team mentor

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $25,000 annual scholarship renewable for four undergraduate years ($100,000 total value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Renewable tuition reduction

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kettering University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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