ASCO Numatics announced a new program that will award two $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines. Additionally, ASCO Numatics will make $1,000 grants to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.

The scholarships are merit-based and will be awarded on the candidate's potential for leadership and for making a significant contribution to the instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, and automation professions, particularly as they relate to the application of fluid control and fluid power technology.

Complete application details and forms are available at www.asconumatics.com/scholarship.

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