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Kettering University

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Amount: $10,000,000
Deadline: April 1 at 11:59 p.m.

True competitors know that every second counts. That’s why Kettering University challenges you to dive in right away as a first-year student. As first year students, Kettering students secure a valuable immersive working experience at the leading-edge of industry called a co-op. And nowhere else pays them $45,000-$70,000 to do it. In addition to those impressive co-op earnings, Kettering University awards merit scholarships (based on academic performance) and multiple other scholarships, like the robotics scholarship (up to $5,000/yr, renewable), to the talented robotics and drone competitors like you. Now it’s time for the next step. Apply today and Build Your Alliance at Kettering University.

Eligibility:

  • Be an admitted incoming student (Freshman or Transfer) for the upcoming academic year, admission application.
  • Once admitted to Kettering University, use your username and password to access the Kettering University Robotics Scholarship found in Scholarship Universe. Click here to seek assistance.
  • Active competitor or mentor in FIRST, VEX, OCCRA or other competitive robotics or drones organizations.
  • Provide information regarding your robotics or drone involvement by answering multiple short answer questions found in the robotics scholarship application.
  • A brief paragraph (not more than five sentences) answering the following questions: How did you first learn about Kettering University? Why are you considering attending Kettering University? Why do you believe that Kettering University’s involvement with and support of robotic and drone programs is important?
  • One letter of recommendation from a coach or mentor (no family members, please).
  • Financial need may be a consideration.

Please Note: It is the students responsibility to make sure the application is completed by the deadline, including the submission of the letter of recommendation by the mentor or coach.

2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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