FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities: Three Awards Now Available for Robotics and Drones in School
SOURCE: rbb Communications, Florida Power and Light Press Release, March 3, 2026
Juno Beach, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is expanding scholarship opportunities for high school seniors passionate about STEM. The company is now offering three scholarships: two $20,000 awards for students who participated in FIRST, VEX, or B.E.S.T robotics programs and one $5,000 scholarship for a student involved in Drones in School.
“We’re thrilled to expand our scholarship programs for eligible high school seniors,” said Kate Cotner, FPL director of community engagement. “Robotics and drones offer fantastic opportunities for students to build critical skills in problem-solving, teamwork and innovation—all essential in today’s fast-changing world. By supporting these programs, we’re investing in the future and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.”
FPL offers this unique opportunity to three deserving high school seniors. These scholarships will support the recipients in pursuing higher education in a STEM-related field, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to succeed in their academic journey.
“This scholarship was extremely beneficial for both myself and my family,” said Umair Kazi, the 2025 recipient of FPL’s Robotics Scholarship. “It allowed me to attend Georgia Tech out of state, which I absolutely love. I’m very grateful.”
FPL’s Robotics and Drones in School scholarship applications are open to all public and private high school seniors across FPL’s service area.
Robotics Scholarship Eligibility:
- Must have participated in the FIRST, B.E.S.T or VEX robotics program for a minimum of two years and must have completed within the last two years.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
- Must pursue a degree in engineering, information management or other approved STEM related program.
- Must be in good standing with their robotics club and provide a letter of recommendation from the robotics coach or teacher.
- Have a minimum weighted grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Drones in School Scholarship Eligibility:
- Must have participated in the “Drones in Schools” program for a minimum of two years, with the completion occurring within the last two years.
- Plan to enroll in a post-secondary vocational, technical, trade school program or 2–4-year college/university for the entire 2026-27 academic year.
- Pursue a degree, license, or certification in aviation, trade, or vocation.
- Must be in good standing with their drone club and provide a letter of recommendation from the drone coach or teacher.
- No minimum GPA required.
Interested students can submit applications at FPL.com/Education under STEM Grants and Scholarships. The application period is now open and closes April 13, 2026.
To learn more about additional educational opportunities visit www.FPL.com/Education.
About Florida Power & Light Company: As America’s largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to more than 6 million accounts, or approximately 12 million people. FPL operates one of the most fuel efficient and cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S and in 2022 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the seventh time in the last ten years. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com
