FIRST and VEX Scholarship Application

University of Portland is pleased to offer five $3,000 merit-based scholarships to students who participated in a high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or a VEX Robotics Competition (either virtual or in-person). Each scholarship is renewable for four years, for a total of $12,000. The recipient must maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA, remain in a STEM major, and maintain satisfactory academic progress for renewal eligibility.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a high school senior.
• Have participated in a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, or a VEX Robotics team during high school (both virtual and in-person competitions are acceptable).
• Be admitted to University of Portland as a full-time undergraduate student in a STEM major (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). Nursing and Integrative Health and Wellness majors are not eligible.
• Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• ​​Have the authorization to work in the United States full-time for purposes other than training (student/temporary visas do not qualify).

To apply for the UP FIRST Scholarship, please submit this application with the following:

1. A personal statement describing your qualifications for this scholarship
2. A letter of recommendation from an adult mentor or coach on your FIRST or VEX team

In order to access the application, you will need to log into the UP Applicant Portal. Your username is the email address you used to apply. If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot Password. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions.

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