<p>My team won Chairman's at regional and therefore we are going to St. Louis... my dad on the other hand doesn't think I will get anything out of the experience. In your opinion, what can I gain from attending/will it help me on my college application?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Your post is bereft of details. what is the St Louis competition?</p>
<p>Go. It is nothing that you have ever experienced before. You will meet other teams from around the world. There is also a big college “fair” set up with a number of colleges that give FIRST robotics scholarships. Many companies are there too, and you can find out about internships and other opportunities. </p>
<p>GO!!!</p>
<p>Oh, and congrats on chairman’s award!! Is this your teams first FIRST championship?</p>
<p>No, it’s our ninth, but the first time I have been invited to go with the team. 
Thanks for responding.</p>
<p>For the FRC (FIRST robotics competition) division of FIRST (for inspiration and recognition of science and technology).</p>
<p>College Scholarships!!! About 16 Million dollars worth -
[Welcome</a> to the FIRST Scholarship Program | USFIRST.org](<a href=“http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/scholarships]Welcome”>ALUMNI | FIRST)
Everything from a few grand to full tuition…
Here is an example -
[Undergraduate</a> Admissions: WPI FIRST Scholarships - WPI](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/firstscholarships.html]Undergraduate”>http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/firstscholarships.html)</p>
<p>Even without that it is a great thing to have on your EC list as well as a ton of fun! GO!!!</p>