Fall 2026 1st Robotics/Rose-Bud (External Schl)

Please read the descriptions of each scholarship and select those for which you are eligible to apply. You submit one essay regardless of the number of scholarships you select.
The deadline to apply is February 1.

Scholarship Information

First Robotics Scholarship
In support of the FIRST mission, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is offering three merit-based scholarships, each for $10,000, to high school seniors who have participated on a FIRST team during their school career. This scholarship may be applied to any undergraduate course of study at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The scholarship is renewable up to a total of $40,000 over four years, contingent upon maintaining good academic standing. Each recipient must meet the regular academic requirements for admission to the Institute. All online applications must be submitted by February 1st.

Rose-BUD Scholarship
The goal of the ROSE-BUD program is to broaden the participation of academically talented students majoring in electrical and computer engineering. The program is part of National Science Foundation's efforts to encourage more students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Students may receive up to $10,000 per year. You must major in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, International Computer Science, or Software Engineering.

Eligible students are freshmen or transfer students with a demonstrated financial need who have been accepted to Rose-Hulman. Through the generosity of the National Science Foundation, the Rose-BUD program will provide financial support, advising, mentoring, networking and professional development.

I am applying for the following (you may select multiple, hold down the ctrl key):

Please enter your FIRST team coach name and email:

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Essay Prompts

Please address the following in your essay: (maximum 500 words):
Identify a societal problem or technological initiative which is important to you. Explain how this problem or initiative motivates your interest in a Rose-Hulman education. Examine how you see yourself being involved in a solution or implementation after completion of your Rose-Hulman studies.