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Governor's Award Scholarship

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Funding Amount

One semester of full-time tuition waiver at NH university or community college

Deadline

September 27, 2026

172 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Governor's Award Scholarship

Overview: The top award presented at The Governor's Cup competition, emphasizing community outreach, team dynamics, relationships with schools and sponsors, enthusiasm for STEM, technical abilities, and on-field performance.

Award Details:

  • Three teams will be awarded (one from North, Central, and Southern regions of New Hampshire)

  • Graduating seniors on winning teams receive a semester tuition waiver

  • Award considers recent accomplishments both on and off the field, plus robot performance at Governor's Cup

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school senior on a winning Governor's Award team

  • Must be a participant of the 2025/26 FIRST Robotics Competition season

  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Must be accepted by the institution through regular admission process

    • Award Use:

  • Waiver must be used within one year from the date of the competition

  • Applied to tuition only (not books, room and board, fees, or other costs of attendance)

  • Waiver is "last-dollar" and applied after any grants and scholarships received

    • Participating Institutions:

  • Granite State College

  • Great Bay Community College

  • Keene State College

  • Lakes Region Community College

  • Manchester Community College

  • Nashua Community College

  • NHTI-Concord's Community College

  • Plymouth State University

  • River Valley Community College

  • University of New Hampshire at Manchester

  • University of New Hampshire Main Campus (Durham)

  • White Mountains Community College

    • Geographic Scope: New Hampshire

    Contact: info@firstnh.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    No separate application required for the scholarship award itself. The award is granted based on team performance and judging at The Governor's Cup competition.

    Requirements:
    1. Team must compete in the Governor's Cup competition
    2. Winning team seniors must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    3. Must be accepted by chosen institution through regular admission process

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