The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awarded $80,000 in scholarships to 25 students for the 2024-25 academic year, thanks to generous donations of our members and the dedication of volunteer judges. These scholarships support students' tuition, fostering the next generation of fluid power professionals. Recipients have expressed deep gratitude, highlighting the industry's commitment to nurturing upcoming talent.
We invite NFPA members to join the scholarship selection committee for the $2,500 Fluid Power and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund programs. This virtual opportunity involves reviewing applications between April and June 2025, with an estimated commitment of 6-10 hours. In 2024, our volunteer judges reviewed 187 applications, and we anticipate even more this cycle.
By participating, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying and supporting students poised to make significant contributions to the fluid power industry. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com by March 28th.