ASA FIRST Robotics Grants Available



NASA sponsorship grants are available for teams participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Three types of grants are available: Regional Challenge Grants, Program Growth Grants and Sustaining Grants.



These sponsorships are not tied to any particular competition event. The grants will provide $6,000 funding to cover the registration costs for a team to attend one Regional Competition event, along with a kit of parts.



Applications for this grant opportunity are due Nov. 2, 2009.



To learn more about the NASA FIRST Robotics Growth Grants, visit http://frc-grants.arc.nasa.gov/frc/app/directions.php. Questions about this sponsorship should be directed to ARC-FRC-Grants@mail.nasa.gov.





2010 Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars



The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program is a free interactive online science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. Students selected to participate in the program are immersed in NASA-related research through interaction with scientists, engineers and technologists. Participating students earn up to 4 college credits.



The VAST Scholars program is open to high school juniors throughout Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and have access to the internet.



The application deadline is Nov. 6, 2009.



For additional information on the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program and to apply online, visit www.vasts.spacegrant.org. Questions about this opportunity should be directed to info@vasts.spacegrant.org