Ford Philanthropy Scholarship
The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship is a program for two-year and four-year college students pursuing careers in STEM fields connected to the automotive and mobility industries. It also assists students participating in apprenticeship programs within these sectors. The scholarships will cover a range of costs associated with cost of attendance (COA), including tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, supplies, and equipment. Additionally, they will fund experiences that are crucial for students to thrive in their studies, promoting the development of critical Future of Work skills that will help them succeed after graduation.
Ford Philanthropy scholarships can be used to help cover a wide array of indirect costs related to program completion in the following areas:
- Tuition and Fees
- Room and Board
- Books, Supplies, and Equipment
- Laptops and other computer hardware
- Career-related software applications
- Tools, or uniforms required
- Building Career-Related Professional Skills
- Certificate programs from accredited institutions
- Testing or licensing fees required for certification
- Living expenses to cover hands-on summer internship opportunities and co-ops
- Apprenticeship training opportunities
- Career-related student and professional organization memberships and subscriptions
Rising sophomore and junior college and university students from underrepresented communities, as well as those from Ford College Network schools who are first-generation college students, will be eligible to receive scholarships of up to $10,000.
Eligibility Requirements
For consideration of the Ford Philanthropy Scholarship program, applicants must meet the requirements below:
- Must major in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Must attend an accredited college or university full-time in one of the following colleges or universities
Arizona
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Application
The Ford Philanthropy Scholarship program is currently closed.
Ford Philanthropy Impact
For 2024-2025, the Ford Philanthropy Scholarship program awarded 22 scholarships of $10,000 across the country, totaling $220,000.
2025 Ford Philanthropy Scholars
Student Voices
“I recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and this day would not have been possible if it weren’t for the help of the Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship. As a first-generation college student from a low-income household, the scholarship has tremendously lightened my financial burden and allowed me to focus on the most important aspect, which is my academics and pursuing my dreams.”
– Bunnarin, Texas A&M University, Biology
“When I was granted the Ford Driving Dreams scholarship, it helped relieve my financial stress during my first year at the University of Texas at Arlington. I was able to focus more on myself and my studies, and because of that I have been able to become the better version of myself without having to worry about any financial burdens. Going into my senior year, I'm still grateful that I was able to receive the Ford Driving Dreams scholarship, the help I received from the beginning of my academic career has helped shape myself going forward to the end of my senior year.”
– Giobanni, University of Texas at Arlington, Business Administration in Economics/Finance
“The Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship has provided me with more than just financial assistance towards my college education, it has also been a source of inspiration and motivation to succeed in my college career. Over the last two years, I have had several opportunities to gain real-world experience within the film industry, along with being able to pursue countless extracurricular and personal goals/objectives of my own. Since 2015, I have had several opportunities to gain real-world experience as I started Mediaverse, my own multimedia production company. Last year, I produced some advertising content for a sports marketing company that is a sponsor for Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. After slowly building my business and expanding my media services and portfolio, I now have several large company clients, both national and internationally based.”
– Jackson, Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Film Production
“Finding ease in the ability to afford college gave me the motivation to not only put forth my focus and effort towards my coursework but also participate in leadership, research, and team-led projects outside of my classes that would allow me to further my knowledge and understanding of my field and uplift others along the way. This fall I will be a rising senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. The person that I am right now and experiences that I have gained have been a product of my courage to dream and my confidence to pursue those dreams all of which have been reflected in the Ford Driving Dreams’ motto.”
– Raniyah, Texas A&M University, Biomedical Engineering
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