March 17th, 2025
Applications for the new TVA & BVI Robotics Award Program opens on April 1st, with a deadline of May 15th. This initiative supports the next generation of innovators in science, technology, and engineering.
“Today’s robotics students will become tomorrow’s innovators,” said Aaron Melda, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and External Relations. “TVA understands that supporting robotics educators and students is essential to developing the workforce of tomorrow.”
The program will fund Robotics programs in TVA’s seven-state service area and is sponsored by TVA in partnership with BVI.
“At BVI, we are privileged to make life better for the people of the Valley region through initiatives like the robotics programs for schools,” said Kathy Black, President of BVI. “We are investing in the education of our future workforce – helping to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for TVA and other businesses in the region.”
Application details:
- Teachers and school administrators of kindergarten through 12th grade students at public and private schools and program leaders at non-profit organizations in the TVA service area (that receive power from a TVA-served LPC) may apply
- Applications can be submitted at TVA.com/Robotics
- Awards will be given in various amounts up to $5,000
Help us spread the word and encourage teachers you know to apply before May 15!
Questions? Contact TVARoboticsAward@tva.gov