Indiana Robotics Invitational

The 2008 IRI will award up to 5 $1000 Scholarships. These scholarships will go to a graduating senior student from any team competing at the 2008 IRI. Students must apply through the IRI website and follow the instructions there. Two references are required for a student to be considered for a scholarship.

Students will be required to complete a short essay (500 words) to answer the following question:

1. How FIRST participation has impacted your life and your future career plans.

Students will require two reference letters -
1. A reference form from a Mentor, Engineer or Teacher on your team.
2. A reference from one other adult.

Complete applications (Essays and Reference Letters) must be received by July 10, 2008 to be considered.

Scholarship decisions will be made by the sponsoring companies.

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Scholarship Criteria

Marcia Beatty Memorial Scholarship

Marcia Beatty was a lifelong educator and dedicated to young people. She was also a dedicated member of Team Hammond and FIRST in Indiana. To honor Marcia, who passed away this past year, Team Hammond and the Indiana Robotics Invitational are awarding a scholarship to a 2008 FIRST team graduate who is pursuing a career in education.

Technical Scholarship

Up to four of the scholarships will focus on students pursuing engineering, science or technical fields in post-high school education.