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What is FIRST?


The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an exciting, international competition that pairs professionals with students to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. The program is a life-changing, career-molding and fun experience for participants.

Scholarship Information


Over 120 colleges and universities, professional associations and corporations from the United States and Canada provide over 550 individual scholarship opportunities, valued at over $80.0 million, to FIRST high school students.

2022 Competition


The theme of the 2022 FRC is RAPID REACTSM, presented by Boeing. FRC teams will be challenged to reimagine the future of safe, high-speed travel and lightning-fast deliveries through innovative engineering, creative thinking and teamwork.

We're driving FIRST forward, full speed ahead!

Sponsors


Organizing Sponsor

Co-Sponsor AZ North

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Co-Sponsor AZ West

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Captains of Innovation

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Friends of the Future

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Donate to FIRST


If the intended purpose of the donation is for the Microchip Employee Supplemental Assistance Program, please email Lauren Carr (Lauren.Carr@microchip.com) after your donation and specify that the requested purpose for the donation is for the Employee Supplemental Assistance Program.