Dematic FIRST® Scholarship

Dematic supports FIRST and its mission to engage youth to become our future leaders, innovators, and well-rounded citizens. Dematic is pleased to offer this scholarship to twelve (12) deserving individuals to support their journey in becoming future leaders and innovators in supply chain and logistics.

Previous Dematic FIRST Scholarship winners are ineligible to win again.

Scholarship Amount

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

Applications due by midnight May 31st, 2025

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you 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.
    • You do not need to have already been admitted at the time of application for this scholarship.
    • Must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification at a North American academic institution. STEM degrees and certifications are preferred.
    • Available for any undergraduate students for the Fall of 2025.
  • Previous Dematic FIRST Scholarship winners are ineligible to win again

Dematic FIRST® Scholarship Application

Please have the following information prepared prior to starting the application process.

  • High school transcripts for graduation verification or expected graduation date.
  • A letter of recommendation from an adult mentor/coach on your FIRST team, teacher, or guidance counselor (recommended, not required.)
  • An essay, 1000 word limit.

Dematic employees and customers live and work in places where there are challenges related to water resources. Some examples of issues we face are as follows:

  • Microplastics
  • Coral Reef Conservation
  • Surface Runoff
  • Pollution
  • Scarcity
  • Distribution and Supply
  • Aquatic life
  • Erosion

Identify a water resources issue in your area and propose a solution using existing or new technologies. Outline a high-level plan to include the following:

  • Describe the issue
  • State your objective
  • List key features and benefits of your plan
  • Identify roadblocks and potential solutions

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Personal Information

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Asian
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FRC
FTC

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Dematic employees and customers live and work in places where there are challenges related to water resources. Some examples of issues we face are as follows:

  • Microplastics
  • Coral Reef Conservation
  • Surface Runoff
  • Pollution
  • Scarcity
  • Distribution and Supply
  • Aquatic life
  • Erosion

Identify a water resources issue in your area and propose a solution using existing or new technologies. Outline a high-level plan to include the following:

  • Describe the issue
  • State your objective
  • List key features and benefits of your plan
  • Identify roadblocks and potential solutions

One page/1000 word limit


(Recommended, not required)

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I hereby confirm that the information provided herein is accurate, correct and complete and that the documents submitted along with this application form are genuine and authored by me.

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