Monday, March 5, 2012

2012 FIRST Robotics Scholarships for Ontario Universities!

There are now three Universities in Ontario that offer scholarships to graduating Western Technical Commercial students participating in the FIRST Robotics competition.


The University of Toronto is returning in 2012 as a scholarship provider, offering FIVE scholarships for $2000each for students studying engineering disciplines.  See here for more details.
The University of Waterloo is returning in 2012 as a scholarship provider as well, offering a scholarship forONE student studying Mechatronics Engineering for $5000. See here for more details
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York University is a NEW scholarship provider in 2012 and is offering what is now the largest renewable Canadian Scholarship available exclusively to FIRST Robotics students.  TWO scholarships are being offered by York University, providing $3000 per year of study, up to $12000.  See here for more details.

With over $14 Million in scholarships available to FIRST students, FIRST is an experience that will stay with you long after you’ve graduated.

Upcoming Scholarship/Award Deadlines!

Merit Award Bursary ($500.00 awards for those staying in school, or $750/$2000 for those going to post-secondary)

Criteria:  Grade 11 or 12 student returning to school in Sept. in grade 12 or post-secondary education or apprenticeship, demonstrated extra-curricular/volunteerism in the school/community. Personal challenges or obstacles that you have overcome, including financial circumstances, will be considered.
Deadline:  April 8, 2012
Application Form:  www.meritaward.ca 


And.....


The Junction Community Awards
Criteria:  Financial need, academic performance, leadership in school and community
Deadline:  April 28, 2012
Application Form:  See Ms. Morrison in Guidance