Dematic FIRST® Scholarship program applications open
Applications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Scholarship Due Saturday, May 18
THE SITUATION: The Dematic FIRST® Scholarship program supports high school and college students in their journey to become future supply chain and logistics leaders and innovators. This scholarship will award:
- Two $5,000 scholarships
- 10 $1,000 scholarships
THE APPLICATION: Applications will be submitted online. Students will be asked to upload:
- High school transcripts for graduation verification or expected graduation date.
- A one-page essay (1,000-word limit) responding to this prompt: You have been awarded a grant to design and develop a robot of your choice.
- Describe the purpose of your robot and the problem it solves, highlighting its positive and negative impacts on the world.
- Explain your design process, including how you prioritize features and navigate trade-offs between different components.
- Identify the key team members you will need and justify their roles in the project.
- A letter of recommendation (recommended, not required) from an adult mentor/coach on your FIRST team, teacher, or guidance counselor.
WHO: To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must:
- Have participated in a FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) or a FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) Team during high school.
- Apply and be admitted to a post-secondary institution (including trade schools) as a full- or part-time student.
- You do not need to have already been admitted at the time of application for this scholarship.
- Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification at a North American academic institution. STEM degrees and certifications are preferred.
- Available for any undergraduate students for the fall of 2024.
Previous Dematic FIRST Scholarship program winners are ineligible to win again.
WHEN: Applications are due Saturday, May 18.
