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title: Help Shape the Next Generation of Fluid Power Talent
description: NFPA members are invited to support students by volunteering as judges for the Fluid Power Scholarship Program or the Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews—two flexible, virtual opportunities to mentor emerging talent and strengthen the future fluid power workforce.
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# [Help Shape the Next Generation of Fluid Power Talent](https://www.nfpa.com/news/help-shape-the-next-generation-of-fluid-power-talent)

 Written by [Elexus Comyne](https://www.nfpa.com/news/author/elexus-comyne) | Nov 24, '25

NFPA members have two virtual, yet powerful, ways to make an immediate impact on students pursuing fluid power careers: reviewing scholarship applications and serving as judges for the Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews.

### [Scholarship Judging](https://www.nfpa.com/grantsandscholarships)

Help evaluate applications for the Fluid Power Scholarship Program between **April - June 2026**. This fully virtual opportunity takes about **6–10 hours** and directly supports students preparing for fluid power careers. In 2025, volunteers reviewed **241 applications**, helping identify outstanding future talent.  
**To get involved:** Contact [hnemeth@nfpa.com.](mailto:hnemeth@nfpa.com)

### [Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews](https://www.nfpa.com/fluid-power-vehicle-challenge)

Industry judges are needed for the **December - January** Midway Reviews: 45-minute virtual design presentations where university teams share their early vehicle concepts and fluid power systems. Judges may join **as many sessions as they like** and will provide guidance that shapes the students’ next design phase. 

*While this opportunity is normally reserved for [Pascal Society donors](https://www.nfpa.com/support-the-foundation), all NFPA members are currently invited to participate in the Midway Reviews to learn more about the program and see firsthand one of the many benefits of becoming a Pascal Society donor.*

**To participate:** Contact **mpluta@nfpa.com.**

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