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VEX Robotics Competition (VRC)

DeadlineRolling
LocationRegional/state events nationwide; World Championship location varies
EligibilityGrades 9-12
CostAward: see listing

Summarized from Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation's official page. Nichable isn't affiliated with this program; confirm details on the official page before applying. How we verify listings

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Key details

Deadline
Rolling / no deadline
Status
Rolling
Grade levels
Grades 9-12
Location
Regional/state events nationwide; World Championship location varies
How to apply
Members only

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About

A robotics contest for students in grades 6‑12 where teams design, construct, and program robots to play a new yearly game, with the goal of qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Who can apply

Students in grades 9–12.

Students in grades 6-12 (ineligible for VRC once they graduate high school or turn 19 before May 1 of the competition year) on a team with an adult coach/mentor.

Subjects

EngineeringComputer science

Tags

RoboticsTeamSTEM

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