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January 2021
Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!
In this issue:
NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Open
NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Open
Catching up with Past Scholarship Winners
Updating Your Lab Equipment
Let's Get Social
Now Accepting Applications: NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is currently accepting applications for $2,000 scholarships available to help technical college and university students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. The deadline to apply is March 18, 2021. Please share with students.
Now Accepting Applications: NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship
One merit-based scholarship for $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) will be awarded to a high school senior who participates as part of a 2020 FIRST® Robotics or NRL Competition Team. This scholarship may be used to study engineering at any accredited technical college or university in the U.S. Read more about the scholarship application and Matthew Morley the 2020 scholarship winner.
Catching Up with the Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winners
The NFPA Foundation has awarded four $40,000 scholarships to university students through the Fluid Power Robotics Challenge Scholarship. We asked each of the scholarship recipients to share what they have been working on, how is school going this semester, and what are they looking forward to next. Learn more.
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. Zoe is one of those students. Learn More.
Need to Update Your Lab Equipment?
Do you need new equipment or components to upgrade your fluid power lab or test benches? Many NFPA members are willing to donate parts to educational organizations for classes and projects. NFPA can help put you in contact with a fluid power company in your area. Submit your request to azignego@nfpa.com.
Key Dates and Resources
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NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application: 01/01/21 to 03/18/21
NFPA Robotics Challenge Application: 01/01/21 to 05/01/21
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.
