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FIRST Wisconsin Scholarship Program
The FIRST Wisconsin Scholarship Program was created in partnership with Clarios to increase retention of FIRST Alumni in the state of Wisconsin. This year, two $2,500 scholarship opportunities will be available for FIRST Alumni from a Wisconsin high school FIRST Team who have attended at least one year of a post-secondary program at the time of application.
Scholarship Application Qualifications
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You must be a FIRST Alumni, which is defined as a student in high school who participated on a high-school-level FIRST Robotics Competition and/or FIRST Tech Challenge team.
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You must be a Wisconsin resident who participated on a Wisconsin high-school-level FIRST team
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You must have completed one year of post-secondary education and be attending a Wisconsin two- or four-year university or college.
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You must be pursuing a Bachelor's or two-year degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, data analytics or similar related field.
Application Timing
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Application opens Early April
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Deadline to apply is June 15th
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Applications to be reviewed June/July
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Announcements will be made early August
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Scholarships will be awarded before August 31st
Who is Clarios?
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
Clarios is a proud partner of FIRST Wisconsin, a local nonprofit that provides access to life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. Clarios not only sponsors teams as an organization but also encourages employees to volunteer at local competitions and volunteer as a mentor directly with local FIRST teams. This partnership provides value to our Wisconsin students and develops extensive leadership and management skills for our employees. Starting in 2024, Clarios has supported the FIRST Wisconsin Scholarship Program by offering two scholarships to FIRST Alumni annually in August.