FIRST Scholarships:
Vary from one-time awards of $1,000 to full four-year tuition (estimated at $160,000)
Are typically merit-based and cover a broad range of scholastic abilities
May be for STEM majors (60%); or for any course of study (40%)
Are usually for use at a specific college/university, but a few can be used at any school
Each have unique eligibility requirements, deadline dates, and application procedures