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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Amount: $2,500,000
Deadline: January 15

Candidates competing for the Illinois Tech/VEX scholarships demonstrate an aptitude for science, technology, and other STEM subjects. VEX scholars are eligible for a merit scholarship award of $20,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study (five years for Architecture).

To be eligible for an Illinois Tech/VEX scholarship, candidates must qualify for undergraduate admission to Illinois Institute of Technology as a first year student. Students who are awarded a VEX scholarship may pursue any major at Illinois Tech.

Requirements:

  • Be a senior in high school
  • Have participated in at least one full season during your junior or senior year on a VEX Robotics team.

Steps to Apply:

  • Complete and submit an application for admission through the Common Application
  • Complete and submit the scholarship application, which will include:
    • A one-page essay describing your involvement in VEX
    • Your team and coach contact information
    • All applications must be received no later than January 15 of a student’s senior year
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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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