WPI VEX Scholarships

WPI has scholarships for VEX Robotics participants in partnership with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation.

Each year, WPI awards a grand prize scholarship of $80,000 ($20,000 per year, for four years) and two runner-up scholarships of $40,000 ($10,000 per year, for four years).

CONTACT
Location: Bartlett Center
Phone: 508-831-5469
Fax: 508-831-5039
Application Process
  • You should first apply to WPI as a first-year student through the Common Application no later than Feb. 1, the regular decision deadline. (See all application deadlines.)
  • Apply to the VEX scholarship when the application opens on December 1, 2023, and closes on March 5, 2024.
  • You must submit the following materials via SlideRoom* when the application opens:
    • Scholarship Application.
    • Letter of nomination from the adult team leader describing your demonstrated enthusiasm for engineering and science. They should also show examples of your ability and innovation to succeed as an engineer or scientist. Note: You will have the opportunity to invite your nominator to submit their letter of recommendation via Slide Room.
    • Video presentation that demonstrates your involvement and contribution to your VEX team. The video should be no more than five minutes in length and submissions should be a .mov, .wmw, .flv, .mp4 file or a link to your video presentation.

*SlideRoom is a web-based service where you can upload your presentation, link to media, and solicit a letter of nomination. Please be sure to select the correct scholarship you are applying for.

VEX Scholarship Eligibility

VEX scholarship candidates must be high school seniors and active VEX team members. You must meet WPI admissions standards, have demonstrated enthusiasm for engineering and science, and possess the ability and innovation necessary to needed as an engineer, scientist, or manager.