Providing life-changing robotics programs that give Missouri’s young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.


GRADES PreK – 8 |
AGES 4 – 14 |


GRADES 7 – 12 |
AGES 12 – 18 |


GRADES 9-12 |
AGES 14-18 |
The Impact of FIRST on participants
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Scholarships
INCREASED ACCESS TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION
$80 Million Available in Scholarships
200 Scholarship Providers
35% of FIRST Scholarships can be used for any course of study

School Engagement
Increased Engagement in School
88% more interested in doing well in school
91% more interested in going to college
90% plan to take more challenging classes

STEM Careers
INCREASED INTEREST IN A STEM CAREER
2x more likely to major in Science or Engineering
41% of participants major in Engineering
75% of Alumni are employed in a STEM related field

21st Century Skills
DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
98% Improved Problem Solving
95% Increased Time Management Skills
76% Strengthened Communication Skills