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Doug Semon 'Zelmo' Scholarship Supporting Grants for FIRST®

SCTE FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for RoboticsSTEM Education GrantsGrants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Doug Semon 'Zelmo' Scholarship Supporting Grants for FIRST®

Purpose: Honors the legacy of Doug Semon, technology pioneer and dedicated mentor, by fostering passion, excitement, and self-confidence in the next generation of science and technology leaders.

Background: Doug Semon was the beloved husband of 2010 WIT (Women in Technology) honoree Leslie Ellis. He had a successful career in the cable industry and was a dedicated mentor for George Washington High School's FRC Team 1410, "The Kraken," supporting the FIRST Robotics program in Denver. He passed away unexpectedly in 2020.

Establishment: Created by the SCTE Foundation in partnership with past SCTE/WICT Women in Technology Award honorees.

Eligibility:

  • Active high school FIRST teams

  • Teams must be nominated by professionals in the broadband industry

    • Award Use: Grants support teams' ongoing participation in FIRST® Robotics Competition, part of the world's leading youth robotics community.

    Focus Areas:

  • Hands-on STEM education

  • Inclusive leadership

  • Innovative engineering

  • Building confidence in young people

  • Preparing students for technical careers and lifelong success

    • Geographic Scope: High school FIRST teams across the United States (example recipient from Denver, Colorado)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Information:

  • Applicant name (first, middle, last)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Full address (street, city, state, ZIP)

  • Country

  • Employer/Organization

  • Essay: Explain why you are applying for these funds

    • Submission: Online application form available on the SCTE Foundation website.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    roboticsstem-educationyouth-programs

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