Students are invited to apply for a new scholarship opportunity through the Ford Fund Scholarship program. The program is for two- and four-year college students pursuing STEM-related career areas.
Two-year students can qualify for up to $3,000 and four-year students can qualify for up to $5,000, with funds disbursed directly to students. The application deadline is January 12, 2024. The Ford Fund scholarship goes beyond tuition, also covering various indirect costs vital for degree program completion, including technology, professional skills building, and more. This empowers students with essential Future of Work skills and ensures sustainable success beyond graduation.
Eligibility: Students from under-resourced communities who demonstrate economic need. Hispanic/Latino, African American/Black, and first-generation college students are highly encouraged to apply.
Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, various engineering disciplines, data/IT, cyber-security, automotive technician training, skilled trades, robotics, and math/science related to IT and sustainability.
The rapidly evolving landscape of the Electric Vehicle and Advanced Manufacturing industries has recognized that the need for qualified professionals in STEM fields is greater than eve. The rapidly evolving landscape of the Electric Vehicle and Advanced Manufacturing industries has recognized that the need for qualified professionals in STEM fields is greater than ever.
Targeted Geographic Areas:
- Buffalo, NY
- Chicago, IL
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
- Kansas City, MO
- Louisville, KY
- West Tennessee