NFPA Foundation News
Meet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Elliot Scher
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships to students who applied to the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, 1,000-word essay, letter of recommendation, and use of pneumatics in their FIRST, VEX or NRL competition robot were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to build awareness…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – April Polston
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, April Polston, is attending NFPA Power Partner Murray State University. We asked April a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Why did you choose…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Matthew Brooks
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Matthew Brooks, is attending Tarleton State University. We asked Matthew a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this Fluid Power Scholarship has…
Read MoreNFPA Foundation Scholarship Announcements 2024
Programs like the Fluid Power and the Robotics Challenge Scholarship Programs are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Fluid Power Scholarship Application Now Available The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is now accepting…
Read MoreEmpower Your Career: IFPS Webinar Recap and Holiday Giveaway
Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: On Thursday November 9th, IFPS conducted a webinar exclusively for NFPA members about their…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Brendan McCluskey
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Brendan McCluskey, is attending Georgia Institute of Technology, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Brendan provided us with an update on his fluid power education. What class(es) did you take…
Read MoreLeveraging the NFPA Foundation Website for Enhanced Student Visibility and Recruitment Opportunities
In today’s job market, connecting talented students with prospective employers is a crucial element in shaping the future of the fluid power industry. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation website serves as a resource for students looking for jobs in the fluid power industry. One of the first steps we take…
Read MoreMeet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Isabel Williams
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 3 scholarships to students who applied to the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, 1,000-word essay, letter of recommendation, and use of pneumatics in their FIRST, VEX or NRL competition robot were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to build awareness…
Read MoreThree Students Awarded Scholarships in Honor of Tom Wanke’s Legacy
Thomas Wanke was a monumental figure in fluid power, active for more than 50 years and influencing generations of fluid power engineers through his work at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, its Fluid Power Institute, and with the National Fluid Power Association. In October of 2022, to honor his memory, and to help ensure that…
Read MoreJoin Us for our Recruitment Event at Murray State University
Our Power Partner, Murray State University, is welcoming NFPA member companies back to campus for our second annual Reverse Career Fair event on November 15th. At this event, students involved in senior design, research, and general projects will display their work to industry members so that they can receive valuable feedback on their progress. This…
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