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Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Take the Time for Youth Safety: In case you missed it, please read this blog post for some helpful tips and reminders on keeping your team members safe. As teams are reforming for the new season, we want to remind you to take time to make sure all team members, adults and youth, understand their role in creating a safe environment.

Dean’s List Award Updates: We have announced some updates to the Dean’s List Award in this FIRST^® Robotics Competition blog, including changes to the award criteria. Be sure to review the changes and nominate students on your team when submissions open at 12:00 noon ET on November 3, 2023!

Team Sustainability Award Updates: Check out this FIRST Robotics Competition blog to learn more about the changes to the Team Sustainability Award and learn more about the new sponsor for the award, Dow!

NASA Team Grant: The 2023-2024 NASA Team Grant application is now open for U.S.-based FIRST Robotics Competition rookie teams or 2023 rookie teams who received the grant last season! The application deadline is on September 30, 2023.

FIRST^® Updates

FIRST^® Tech Challenge Kickoff: Join in the celebration as FIRST Tech Challenge kicks off their 2023-2024 season this Saturday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Watch the kickoff broadcast on the FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube Channel for the game reveal of CENTERSTAGE^SM presented by RTX.

FIRST Scholarship Program: Looking for scholarships and other alumni resources? FIRST Alumni page is now a one-stop shop for students and alumni of resources, stories, and opportunities to make the most of their FIRST experience.