The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Carter Worm, is attending Michigan Technological University. We asked Carter a few questions about winning the scholarship.
What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you?
Winning this Fluid Power Scholarship is such an honor. It furthers my interest in the field of fluid power and allows me the ability to continue pursuing my engineering dreams. Without the support of the NFPA, I would not be able to focus as much of my energy and effort on my studies.
Why did you choose to learn about fluid power?
I chose to learn about fluid power for a multitude of reasons. I spent a few years working on a research project that was heavily involved in fluid power and hydraulics. I found it so fascinating, and I came to realize how important the field is to the world.
What are your career aspirations? What type of fluid power job do you hope to get after you graduate?
While I still have a lot to learn, I hope to continue my career in the field of engineering – hopefully focusing on fluid power. I am not sure exactly what I want to do yet, but I know that I want to push myself to continue learning every day, and to never get complacent. I know that the world of fluid power is constantly changing and developing, so I want to face that challenge head on.
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. This year 34 judges from 26 NFPA member companies reviewed 241 eligible student applications to the Fluid Power Scholarship program. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com.