FIRST Alumni Handbook

PAG E 12 How does the FIRST Scholarship Program work? FIRST Scholarships are funded and administered by FIRST Scholarship Providers. Scholarship providers are primarily four-year colleges and universities, but also include community colleges, technical schools, corporations, and associations. Most FIRST Scholarships are merit-based scholarships and may be renewable each year by maintaining an acceptable academic average. There are over 200 FIRST Scholarship Providers and 3,500+ opportunities. Each has its own application process and may require an essay and/or a recommendation letter from a mentor or coach. Details about the applications and deadlines are available at firstinspires.org/scholarships .