WRO官網(http://www.wroboto.org/sponsors/wro-grant)於2012/6/6公佈了最新的資助計畫，主要是贊助較貧困的國家資金，讓該國家的兒童也能有機會參與WRO國際賽。
這是非常有意義的計畫，我們衷心祝福這個計畫推展成功，我們希望WRO國際舞台上每一個兒童都是平等的，無論他(她)來自哪一個國家。
就如同官網的說明: WRO資助的使命是讓盡可能多的兒童參與機器人技術和相關科學。這個機會，不應僅限於來自富裕國家的兒童。
WRO比賽有時會被誤認為”有錢人的比賽”，”少數人比一下就可以得名”，現在很多學校都有機器人教育套件，只要是有興趣的學生參加機器人社團，家長不需購買設備，學生一樣有機會參加不需報名費的WRO校際盃，近年來台灣學生參賽隊伍數都超過1000隊以上，平均每15隊才能晉級1隊參加全國總決賽，競爭相當激烈。
多才多藝是非常好的，每項才藝都有其價值，而學機器人的花費並不算最昂貴的，某些樂器、舞鞋需要隨身高而更新，而服裝、道具有時無法重覆利用。但NXT積木可以從小學玩到大學，積木可以依不同任務拆解重組很環保，程式語言可以由圖控程式一路學到C、JAVA語言。
以下是本次資助計畫摘要，也可參考官網原文。
WRO資助辦理單位: World Robot Olympiad Association Ltd (WRO)
資助對象:不太富裕的國家之WRO主辦單位。不資助項目100％。希望申請人從更多的來源尋求資金。
資助內容: WRO 2012國際賽隊伍前往吉隆坡的旅遊相關的費用。
資助經費來源:WRO贊助商和LEGO基金會。贊助商有：LEGO Education樂高教育，National Instruments和HiTechnic公司。
申請方法:由WRO主辦單位連繫WRO Program Manager, Claus Ditlev Christensen（ditlev@lego.com）
申請截止日期為9月1日。申請截止日期後約兩個星期回覆結果。
WRO Grant
Objective
The mission of the World Robot Olympiad Association Ltd (WRO) is to get as many children as possible involved in robotics and the related sciences.
This opportunity should not be restricted to children from affluent countries. Consequently, the WRO grant is for projects that aim to promote robotics to children from underserved communities in less affluent countries.
As a basic principle, WRO does not fund projects 100%. Applicants are requested to seek funding from more sources.
Who can apply for the grant?
Only National Organizers of WRO can apply for the grant.
What projects can receive support?
For the 2012 season the WRO grant only provides support for costs associated with travels to WRO 2012 in Kuala Lumpur.
WRO requires documentation for all expenses related to supported projects.
Where does the money come from?
The WRO grant is supported with funding from our sponsors and LEGO Foundation. At this moment the sponsors are:
LEGO Education, National Instruments and HiTechnic.
Note, we have limited funding for the grant, so please consider carefully if you are eligible for support.
How to apply
If you are a National Organizer of WRO in your country then contact WRO Program Manager, Claus Ditlev Christensen (ditlev@lego.com) and request the application form.
The application deadline is September 1st.
WRO will collect and evaluate all applications and all applicants will receive an answer no later than two weeks after the application deadline.
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