The positive impact on FIRST Robotics Competition participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 88% have more interest in doing well in school and 92% are more interested in attending college. View the impact resources.

2016 FIRST Robotics Competition Impact Infographic

FIRST Robotics Competition teams get to: 

• Learn from professional engineers
• Master STEM skills
• Learn and use sophisticated software, hardware, and power tools
• Build and compete with a robot of their own design
• Improve teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments
• Understand and practice Gracious Professionalism™
• Earn a place at the FIRST Championship
• Qualify for millions of dollars in college scholarships