Who Can Apply:
- Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. was a talented engineer with Underwriters Laboratories. He was widely respected for his encyclopedic knowledge of industrial and workplace safety practices. Mr. Vessey loved working as a FIRST safety advisor and was a treasured mentor for team 3624. He was excited about spreading STEM education through practical experience and was always thrilled to watch students solve robotics problems in real time. Through his work with FIRST, and particularly our team, Ken inspired many young people to pursue the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. To honor Mr. Vessey’s legacy of education and inspiration, FRC Team 3624 is awarding a scholarship to two college-bound seniors from Long Island.
- Any high school senior who is a member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team may apply for this scholarship if they have at least three years of experience in FRC and will be pursuing a four-year degree in a STEM field.
Submission: To apply, tell us how your experience with FRC has affected your plans for the future.
Deadline: February 23, 2027
Amount: $2,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/kenneth-r-vessey-jr-robotics-scholarship/