University of Central Florida
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Pegasus Engineering Robotics Scholarship


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytonea Beach FL 32114
386-226-6891
Chair, Computer & Software Engineering Dept.
Masswood Towhidnejad


Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd. Bldg.36, Room 170
Boca Raton FL 33431
Director of Student Affairs
Tamsyn carey


Florida Institute of Technology
150 West university Blvd.
Melbourne FL 32901
Director of Admissions
Judi Marino
321-674-8030


University of Central Florida
CECS / ENG 107
PO Box 162993
Orlando FL 32816-2993
Coordinator, Academic Support Services
Kim Small
407-823-5775


Scholarship Description:
The University of Central Florida is pleased to offer ten $2,400 in-state scholarships and five $6,800 out-of-state scholarships for FIRST Robotics participants. The scholarships are available to students who have participated in one full season in a regional or national U.S. FIRST competition and who have applied and been admitted to UCF. Scholarships are renewable for four years, provided students maintain full time enrollment, a 3.0 cumulative UCF GPA, and continue in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline.


Scholarship Application Eligibility:
  • Students must have participated in at least one full season in a regional or national FIRST Robotics (FRC) competition.
  • Students must have applied and been admitted to the University of Central Florida for the summer or fall semester.
  • Students must have declared an Engineering or Computer Science major.
  • Student must be a U. S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Scholarship Application Instructions:

Scholarship Selection and Notification:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a comprehensive review of their UCF application for admission and the Robotics Scholarship application. Factors reviewed include academic accomplishments, participation and leadership in clubs and organizations, and your FIRST Robotics experience essay.


More Information:
For questions about the scholarship, contact us at: roboinfo@mail.ucf.edu or 407-823-2455.
For more information about UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science, visit our college website at: https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/

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