# First Scholarship

> Up to $2,000 from Hanover College. Deadline Feb 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/first-scholarship
- Provider: Hanover College (College)
- Award: Up to $2,000
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 1, 2027
- College: [Hanover College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/hanover-college-1147)
- Official page: https://www.hanover.edu/admission/financialaid/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 15, 2026

## About this scholarship

This scholarship is designed for incoming undergraduate students who participated in robotics competitions during high school. Eligible applicants must have been members of either a FIRST Robotics Competition team or a FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge team. Recipients are not required to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields to receive the funding. While applicants do not need to be admitted to the college at the exact time of their scholarship application, they must ultimately secure admission to the college to be selected for the award.

The award amount is listed as $2,000. Eligibility on record: open to undergraduates (college 1st year); usable at a 4-year college or private college. The next deadline on record is February 1, 2027. No essay is required. Listed by Hanover College; CollegesRef last checked the official page on November 15, 2026.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year
- College types: 4-year college, Private college
- Must have participated in a FIRST Robotics Competition or a FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge Team in high school.

## How to apply

Complete the official FIRST Scholarship form and submit a letter of recommendation from an adult mentor or coach from your FIRST team.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.