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, Olivia DeBoer, is attending Harvey Mudd College. We asked Olivia a few questions about winning the scholarship.
What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you?
Winning this scholarship means so much to me. It is an honor to be selected for this award and I am so excited to delve further into the field of fluid power with the support of this scholarship. The Fluid Power Scholarship will financially support my educational goals as I pursue an engineering degree and give me incredible opportunities as I pursue a career in STEM.
Why did you choose to learn about fluid power?
I have always loved science and math and I want to apply these passions to the field of environmental engineering. After some research into subtopics within engineering, I discovered fluid power systems. The formulaic ability for fluid power to solve complex problems is fascinating and I can’t wait to learn more.
What are your career aspirations? What type of fluid power job do you hope to get after you graduate?
I hope to pursue a career in the fields of engineering and the environment. I still have so much to learn within these subjects as I figure out where I want to specialize. However, I know it will be centered around engineering and fluid power.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students, and individuals enrolled in community colleges, technical schools and universities pursue their academic interests in fluid power.
One way NFPA members can get involved with scholarship programs is to volunteer as a judge to serve on the application review committee or mentor a robotics team as they work towards incorporating pneumatics in their designs. This year 16 judges from 13 NFPA member companies reviewed 50 student applications to the Fluid Power Scholarship program. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com.
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