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The REC Foundation Scholarship Program

The REC Foundation Scholarship Program. July 2014. Program Overview. Colleges, universities and industry partners offer scholarships for students in robotics Opportunity to engage over 10,100 robotics teams across the U.S. and 33 countries Nearly $2 million in scholarships available

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The REC Foundation Scholarship Program

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  1. The REC Foundation Scholarship Program July 2014

  2. Program Overview • Colleges, universities and industry partners offer scholarships for students in robotics • Opportunity to engage over 10,100 robotics teams across the U.S. and 33 countries • Nearly $2 million in scholarships available • To learn more, visit: www.roboticseducation.org/scholarships

  3. Flexible Program Model • Will work with sponsors to meet their needs • Can link to their website • Can link to applications to send in • Can deliver scholarship at events (Rose-Hulman) • Students must meet college entry requirements • Prefer sponsor to review applicants

  4. Our Approach • Establish contact, typically through Admissions Office • Request to expand an existing scholarship or start a new offering • Finalize award details and interest form • REC Foundation provides outreach via website, social media and at local, state and national events • Exhibit at VEX Robotics World Championship College Row

  5. How you can help! • Please encourage colleges and universities to contact us: scholarships@roboticseducation.org • Materials: • Event Partner Recruitment Document – Provides internal details to EPs • Scholarship Flyer – To be used at events and shared with potential partners • Scholarship Interest Form – To be complete by colleges and universities interested in offering a scholarship

  6. Recent articles articulating student needs: • http://www.usnews.com/education/articles/2008/09/04/a-failing-financial-aid-system-keeps-students-out-of-college • https://www.isac.org/dotAsset/9ae84440-c140-4ddc-9293-9ef53d25a9f5.pdf • http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/07/22/recession-college-tuition-savings-plans/2569809/,%C2%A0

  7. Questions? Thank you!

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