The REC Foundation and Robomatter are pleased to partner to offer one (1) $5,000 non-renewable scholarship to one (1) high school junior or senior intent on pursuing a degree related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics in college. The award will be presented at the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship in April 2016, but the student does not need to be present to win.

Eligible students must have participated in the VEX Robotics Competition and submit a 500-word essay explaining how their participation in both the VEX Robotics Competition and the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Sponsored Robot Virtual World Competition enabled them to develop a high competency and appreciation for programming. In addition, students must indicate how programing skills and use of ROBOTC enhanced their understanding of robotics or aided their participation in the VEX Robotics Competition.

Entries must include:

Student’s name

School name

Grade level (i.e. Junior or Senior at time of application)

Team number

Document/statement from team mentor verifying student’s participation/role in the challenge

Student’s email, mailing address with city, and state and should be submitted to scholarships@roboticseducation.org

Deadline: January 31, 2016

Click here to apply.