The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is now accepting applications for $2,000 scholarships available to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. The deadline to apply is April 3, 2022.

A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 500-word essay, and two letters of recommendation are required from each applicant. The Foundation’s goal is to help individuals enrolled in high schools, technical colleges and universities pursue their interests in fluid power. 

The applicant does not have to be enrolled in a dedicated fluid power degree program, but must be enrolled in a relevant program where fluid power is taught. Students enrolled in the following degree programs are welcome to apply (this list is not exclusive):  Automation Systems Technology Degree, Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.

Please visit the scholarships page to learn more and access the application. You may also download and share this PDF flyer to spread the word about the scholarship.

For further information on the scholarship program, contact Amy Zignego, at azignego@nfpa.com.