Candidates competing for Illinois Tech FIRST Robotics Scholarships demonstrate an aptitude for science and technology and an entrepreneurial spirit. FIRST scholars are eligible for a stackable institutional scholarship award of $5,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study (five years for architecture). As a stackable scholarship, students are able to add, or stack, other earned merit scholarships to their FIRST scholarship.
To be considered for an Illinois Tech FIRST Robotics Scholarship, candidates must qualify for undergraduate admission to Illinois Tech as a first-year student. Students who are awarded a FIRST scholarship may pursue any major at Illinois Tech.
Requirements
- Be a senior in high school.
- Have participated for at least one full season during your junior or senior year on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team
Steps to Apply
- Apply via the Early Decision or Early Action application deadline
- Complete and submit an application for admission through the by November 15
- Indicate robotics involvement under “Activities” in your to be considered. Please include the years of participation and your team's name.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Illinois Tech FIRST Robotics Scholarship is stackable and renewable annually. Therefore, it can be combined with other Illinois Tech institutional scholarships such as Heald and International Tuition Scholarship. It cannot be stacked on top of full tuition scholarships.
Please contact Armando Bocanegra at abocanegra@illinoistech.edu or 312.567.6935 for any questions about this scholarship opportunity.