The Ford Motor Company has established the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program to assist the children of employees who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
Education plays a key role in enhancing progress and making the world a better place. Because of this, supporting educational opportunities has always been a priority for me. As many schools are preparing to return to in-person classes this fall, I feel it is more important than ever to continue to help support our families inside the company.
I am pleased to offer the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program once again in 2021. The program provides $1,500 in assistance for children of U.S. Ford employees and is now open for enrollment. To qualify, students must be sophomores in college during the 2021 fall term.
Recognizing the challenges students and their families continue to face during the pandemic, this year, recipients may use the scholarship funds toward several educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.
We will also continue to incorporate a community service component to the selection criteria in addition to academic achievement. This year more than ever, has taught us the importance of helping others.
I encourage everyone who is eligible to submit an application. My warmest good wishes to all of you and your families. – Bill Ford
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
Have questions? See the Frequently Asked Questions.
Applicants to the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program must be:
Award information:
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Ford Motor Company play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Notification
Applicants will be notified in mid-September. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Ford Motor Company. Payments are made in October. Checks are mailed to each recipient’s home address and are made payable to the school for the student.
As part of your application, you must upload the following document:
Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.
