Dematic FIRST Scholarship

Dematic is inviting applications for its FIRST Scholarship, due by April 30, 2023.

Dematic supports FIRST and its mission to engage youth to become future leaders, innovators, and well-rounded citizens.

Dematic offers this scholarship to 12 deserving individuals to support their journey in becoming future leaders and innovators in supply chain and logistics.

Applications are due by April 30, 2023.

Previous Dematic FIRST Scholarship winners are ineligible to win again.

Scholarship amount:

• Two (2) $5,000 Awards
• Ten (10) $1,000 Awards

Scholarship eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Have participated in a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team during high school.
• Apply and be admitted to a post-secondary institution (including trade schools) as a full or part time student.

1. You do not need to have already been admitted at the time of application for this scholarship.
2. Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification at a North American academic institution. STEM degrees and certifications are preferred.
3. Available for any undergraduate students for the Fall of 2023.

Online application process

During the online application process, applicants will be asked to upload the following:

• High school transcripts for graduation verification or expected graduation date.
• An essay—one page / 1,000 word limit: “Imagine the warehouse of the future where humans and machines interact more than ever before. Pick one challenge from the list below that you think we will face, and how do you prepare for that future?”

1. Labor shortage
2. Safety
3. Energy efficiency/sustainability
4. Maintenance / up-time

• A letter of recommendation from an adult mentor/ coach on your FIRST team, teacher, or guidance counselor (recommended, not required.)

Apply here