October 2021

Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!

In this issue:

$500 Action Challenge Grants Available
NFPA's Video Presentation on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry Updated for 2021
NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Coming January 2022
NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Now Open
Talking to Students About Fluid Power Careers
Fluid Power is Everywhere!
Key Dates and Resources
Let's Get Social!

$500 Action Challenge Grants Available

Grants worth up to $500 are available to help support schools participating in a Fluid Power Action Challenge and hands-on fluid power education. Grant awards must be used for costs directly related to the educational aspects of the Challenge program. Contact Mary Pluta at NFPA with any questions.

NFPA's Video Presentation on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry Updated for 2021

NFPA’s CEO/President Eric Lanke created an updated video presentation on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry, which includes an overview of the association, an economic snapshot of the industry, NFPA workforce development programs and career opportunities. This video can be shared with students to introduce the use and impact of fluid power technologies.

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Coming January 2022

NFPA will continue to award $2,000 Fluid Power Scholarships to help technical college and university students pursue fluid power technology fields of study in the coming school year. The next application opens on January 1, 2022 and closes on April 3, 2022. Please share this with students who may be interested.

NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Now Open

NFPA will also continue to award one Robotics Challenge Scholarship for $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) for the coming school year. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who participates as part of a 2022 FIRST® Robotics or NRL Competition Team. Please share this with students who may be interested.

Talking to Students About Fluid Power Careers

Would you like an industry professional to talk to your students about the many exciting careers in fluid power during class time? NFPA can help you connect with industry professionals and arrange a presentation to take place virtually or in-person, pending COVID-19 guidelines. Contact Amy Zignego at NFPA to learn more.

Fluid Power is Everywhere!

#OnlyFluidPowerCan animate the rides and monsters at our amusement parks!

Key Dates and Resources

$500 Action Challenge Grant: Ongoing
NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application: 1/1/22 to 4/3/22
NFPA Robotics Challenge Application: Open to 5/1/22

Let's Get Social!

Show off your fluid power projects and learning activities! Post your pictures to #FluidPowerInAction on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to join the conversation. Sharing pictures from our education partners helps our members stay informed and engaged with NFPA workforce programs.