Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship Deadline January 15 Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship

In support of the FIRST mission, Washington University in St. Louis, with support from Boeing, is offering one scholarship for $5,000 per year to a high school senior who has participated on a FIRST team during high school. This scholarship may be used to study engineering at Washington University. The scholarship is renewable for four years, as long as the student is making sufficient progress toward the degree. The recipient must meet the regular academic requirements for admission to Washington University.

About Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis is a research university that offers a unique environment for undergraduate students to learn and grow. Curriculum flexibility and learning opportunities in a friendly and supportive community inspire undergraduates to explore their interests and develop new ones. Working with their advisors, undergraduates may choose a traditional single major, as many do. Others combine majors with minors, second majors, and pre-professional programs all within their four-year undergraduate experience. We encourage our students to participate in internships, study abroad programs, research and scholarship, and over 200 clubs and organizations, rounding out Washington Universitys commitment to help each student identify and pursue his or her passion. Our students pursue their passions every day. Visit campus and ask them about their experiences.

Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must: Have participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team at least one full season during high school. Apply and be admitted to Washington Universitys School of Engineering as a full-time student. (You do not need to have already been admitted at the time you apply for this scholarship). Demonstrate financial need.

About Boeing
Boeing is the worlds leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 165,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented, and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 90,000 of Boeing employees hold college degreesincluding nearly 29,000 advanced degreesin virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide. For more information on Boeing, please visit www.boeing.com and for information about internships and career opportunities, please visit: www.boeing.com/careers/collegecareers/ or www.facebook.com/BoeingCareers.

Scholarship Application Process

To apply for the Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship, complete the application package including: A completed Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship Application A letter of recommendation from an adult mentor/coach on your FIRST team

Submission of Scholarship Application

The completed FIRST scholarship application package must be submitted no later than January 15 to: Washington University/Boeing FIRST Scholarship Committee Office of Undergraduate Admissions Campus Box 1089 One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Questions? Please call the Office of Undergraduate

Admissions toll free at (800) 638-0700 or at (314) 935-6000.
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