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The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation seeks to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics engineering programs.

We are excited to work with more than 100 universities, colleges, and organizations who offer scholarship opportunities to students who compete in our programs. The REC Foundation encourages every student to continue their education and pursue careers in STEM related fields.


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"We believe in investing in the future of manufacturing and engineering students,” said Tanner Arnold, CEO and President of Revelation Machinery. “With this scholarship, we want to help empower the next generation of manufacturing professionals." Named one of the top 10 manufacturing companies on the Inc. 5000 list, Revelation Machinery has been recognized as one […]

Rocket Lab

$10,000
Rocket Lab now operates a series of world-first education programs, including its international Space Ambassador program, that delivers inspiring and interactive education experiences to schools and  students. The company has also supported more than 60 tertiary students through internships at Rocket Lab, with 90% of those students graduating into full time permanent positions. Rocket Lab […]
Up to five scholarships will be presented at the Indianapolis V5RC competition to the winners of the Excellence Award. Each Scholarship is valued at $10,000 for four years. Students must apply and be accepted to The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. This Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors. Early action admission is required.
Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program Scholarship is targeted towards students in rural Kentucky communities who have a passion for technology.
The Sachs Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships open on Jan 1st each year and close on March 15th. Undergraduate scholarships are open to any Colorado high school senior who identifies as Black. Graduate scholarships are open to any previous Sachs Scholar that graduated within the last three years.
SAE International is offering one scholarship for an engineering or related science degree through an ABET-accredited program. The applicant is required to demonstrate evidence of some type of hands-on automotive experience or activity in areas such as rebuilding engines, working on cars or trucks, tractor repair or working with drones (UAV Challenge, for example), robotics (FIRST, […]
The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will […]
Joe and Dorothy Scarlett are strong believers in the power of education to transform lives. With the help of their children, they put this belief into action by establishing the Scarlett Family Foundation in 2006 to provide merit and need-based college scholarships to Middle Tennessee students pursuing business degrees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded […]
Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. students to gain technical skills in critical STEM fields and support the national security mission of DoD. SMART offers full tuition, summer internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with […]
The SME Education Foundation annually awards millions in scholarships to high school seniors, undergraduates and post-graduate students pursuing 2-year or 4-year degrees in manufacturing or engineering.   Scholarships range from $1,000 - $6,000 Criteria varies by scholarship. Minimum GPA – 2.0/4.0 Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada. Student […]
The Southern Automotive Women's Forum offers renewable scholarships to women in Automotive fields.
St. Cloud Technical & Community College is excited to support VEX Robotics participants in continuing their educational journey and welcome them into pathways for a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). SCTCC Foundation is pleased to offer (1) full-ride scholarship to a student who is planning on being a full-time student in one […]
To promote the opportunities available and to help drive diversity in the workforce, Steel Root is proud to offer a $10,000 scholarship to a Massachusetts student in their junior year of high school to pursue an education and career in cybersecurity and technology. Massachusetts’s High School Juniors interested in technology and cybersecurity, we’re seeking applicants […]
The "Steve Sanghi Scholarship Award" is for Arizona students who are participants in VEX Robotics Qualified Competitions. Arizona students participating in any Qualified VEX tournaments are encouraged to apply for this $1,000 per academic year scholarship ($500 per semester) – which may be renewable for up to four years.
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