“To create a world where science and technology are celebrated ... where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.”—Dean Kamen, FIRST founder
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There are many rewards for being a member of RMR-662. Below are just several of the more tangible examples.
During the 2008 FIRST Robotics Competition season, over two hundred merit-based scholarship opportunities, amounting to almost $9 million were available to eligible FIRST high school participants.
Check out all of the scholarship opportunities FIRST offers »
Many major corporations and government organizations across the nation are participating in FIRST and scouting FIRST participants for employment. Being on a FIRST team will expose students to these corporations and will also help instruct in the valuable skills that all employers demand.
This year, students from each of the District 20 high schools can letter in Robotics.