December 2021

Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!

In this issue:

Fluid Power Action Challenge
Meet a Scholarship Winner
Fluid Power Scholarship
Robotics Challenge Scholarship
Fluid Power Career Guidance
Fun Fluid Power Fact

NFPA wishes our educator partners and students a safe and happy holiday season, and a happy new year!

$500 Grants Available

Ready to inspire your students to explore STEM? 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.

Apply for a Grant

Meet A Fluid Power Scholarship Winner

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Dana Nestrick is one of those students. Learn more.

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Opens 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 Open Now

NFPA will also 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. The application is available now through May 1, 2022. Please share this with students who may be interested.

Teaching 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.

Fun Fluid Power Facts

#Onlyfluidpowercan perfectly groom ski slopes when it's 30 degrees below zero. Learn more.

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.