March 2021

Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!

In this issue:

NFPA University Grant Application Open
Last Call: NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application
NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Open
Purdue University's Fluid Power Club
IFPS "Geared Up Grad" Sweepstakes
IFPS Accepting Nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame
Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open
Let's Get Social

Now Accepting Applications: NFPA University Grant

The NFPA University Fluid Power Grant Program will help bring fluid power curriculum into more agricultural, electrical and mechanical engineering programs across the country. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation will provide up to $8,000 per grant. For the 2021-2022 year, NFPA is looking to specifically fund university grant projects that create electrical and data acquisition and controls curriculum that will ultimately be shared on the NFPA Curricula Tree. The application is open now and will close on May 1, 2021. Contact Amy Zignego with questions.

Last Call for 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 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.

Purdue University's Fluid Power Club Enhances Hydraulic Education

NFPA supports clubs at universities to help students learn about fluid power while they work on educational and technical projects. Despite obstacles caused by COVID-19, Purdue University's Fluid Power Club remains active. Learn more.

IFPS Launches "Geared Up Grad" Sweepstakes

The International Fluid Power Society is launching a sweepstakes for students who are looking to enhance their knowledge of and presence within the fluid power industry. Submissions begin on March 15 and close on May 10. Students are asked to submit via email: a photo of their self, updated resume, proof of student status, and a brief survey. The winning prize includes: one-year IFPS membership, IFPS swag bag, announcement in the Fluid Power Journal and IFPS social media channels, Fluid Power Reference Handbook and a personal email from IFPS Board Members. Click here to learn more about the contest. Contact Stephanie Coleman to submit your entry.

IFPS Accepting Nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame

The International Fluid Power Society is now accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame. Last year, IFPS reviewed applications and inducted five industry leaders in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel, who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry. Nominations for 2021 will be accepted January 1 – April 15, 2021. Any person can nominate an individual, living or deceased, who demonstrated excellence within their 25+ year fluid power career. Learn more.

Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open

The 2021 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and Fluid Power Journal, and the deadline for submissions is March 31. This year’s categories include New Perspective, Teamwork, Fun with Fluid Power and the Muscle of Fluid Power. Winner’s names, photographs, and captions will be published in the August issue of the Fluid Power Journal. Learn more.

Key Dates and Resources

Click here to join the NFPA Education Partners Slack Channel
Access NFPA's library of fluid power videos for classroom use
NFPA Education Partners Monthly Networking Call: 1:00 PM CST 3/26/21
NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application: 01/01/21 to 03/18/21
NFPA Robotics Challenge Application: 01/01/21 to 05/01/21
NFPA University Fluid Power Grant Application: 02/01/21 to 05/01/21
Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest deadline: 03/31/21
IFPS Hall of Fame Application: 01/01/21 to 04/15/21
IFPS "Geared Up Grad" Sweepstakes: 03/13/21 to 05/10/21

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.