NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation

$30,000Apply by May 5, 2027Last verified September 28, 2026Add to calendar

Who can apply: High school seniors; studying Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, STEM; 3 GPA or higher.

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If you competed on a FIRST Robotics, National Robotics League, or VEX Robotics Competition team that used pneumatics in its design, you could be eligible for this $30,000 scholarship for graduating seniors, paid out at $7,500 a year for up to four years.

What you'll need to apply

  • Online application
  • Essay (about 1,000 words): Advantages of fluid power, based on your robotics competition
  • 1 recommendation letter
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Competes in FIRST Robotics, the National Robotics League or VEX using pneumatics

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Eligibility

  • • Majors: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, STEM
  • • Minimum GPA: 3

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