FIRST in Texas Foundation

+30% of Texas students are interested in STEM careers

Help prepare students for their futures in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

6,000+ students supported by grants yearly

Team grants given through contracts, grants and corporate contributions provide teams and students with key resources to compete at the state and national level. Apply for a grant.

22,000 mentors and coaches working with Texas teams

Volunteer professional mentors inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and engage them in programs that build science, engineering and technology skills. Become a mentor.

648,000 Volunteer Hours

FIRST^® volunteers fuel the mission providing teams and students support at events all year long.

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At the end of the season we ask all students to complete the end of year survey. This survey is the best tool we have to acquire new grants in coming years. The information provided helps our sponsors understand the important impact FIRST^® programs have on students’ lives, education, and career choices.

200+ FIRST events held annually in Texas

Registering for FIRST ^®provides teams and students access to official events including expos, qualifiers, district, and state championships happening in Texas every year.

Inspiring young people’s interest and participation in science and technology

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Girls in FIRST, Women in Science

Girls in FIRST, Women in Science

FIRST in Texas, statewide partners, and even robotics teams are working diligently to introduce more girls to STEM fields and...Read More

Putting the S in STEM with FIRST in Texas

Putting the S in STEM with FIRST in Texas

FIRST in Texas gives students in the Lone Star State access to an exciting world of education, innovation, and experimentation....Read More

Thank You For Helping FIRST in Texas Create Opportunities for Texas Youth!

Thank You For Helping FIRST in Texas Create Opportunities for Texas Youth!

When we established FIRST in Texas, we could not have imagined how the community would rally behind our cause in such...Read More

A Tribute to Woodie Flowers and His Powerful Idea of ‘Gracious Professionalism’

A Tribute to Woodie Flowers and His Powerful Idea of ‘Gracious Professionalism’

It’s never easy when a hero leaves us. With the recent death of Woodie Flowers, the FIRST community has been...Read More

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