William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program

William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program is sponsored by Ford Motor Company. Assists Ford employees and their children with postsecondary education expenses.

William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program - Scholarship America William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program The William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program was established by Executive Chair William Clay Ford, Jr. to assist Ford employees and their children in paying for postsecondary education. Applications Currently Closed The program is currently closed. Information for the upcoming cycle is tentative and subject to change.

Please click ‘Remind Me’ to be notified when the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program application is available. William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program The program is administered by Scholarship America ® , the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals.

Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team. Have questions? See the Frequently Asked Questions .

A message from Executive Chair Bill Ford: Education encourages a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, an essential attribute for thriving in an ever-changing world. That is why assisting our employees in their efforts to provide post-secondary education for their children is incredibly important to me. I am pleased to offer the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program once again in 2026.

The program provides $3,000 in assistance for children of U.S. Ford employees and will open for enrollment on June 1, 2026. To qualify, students must be sophomores in college during the 2026 fall term. Recipients may use the scholarship funds toward a variety of educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and required equipment.

A community service component will again be incorporated into the selection criteria this year. I firmly believe that community involvement increases a sense of purpose in life, and I have been deeply moved by recipients who have shared their experiences with me. It is my pleasure to continue this program in 2026, and I encourage every eligible student to apply.

My best wishes to all of you and your families.

Applicants to the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program must be: First-time applicants to the William Clay Ford, Jr. Scholarship Program Dependent children of full-time active (as of July 31, 2026) Ford Motor Company salaried and hourly employees (excluding agency and subsidiaries) Under the age of 25 (as of July 31, 2026) Students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States Must be classified as an undergraduate sophomore for fall term 2026 (as determined by your post secondary institution) Awards of at least $3,000 will be granted, with the final amount to be determined based on the number of eligible applications received and funding available.

The top 25% of students will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and participation in school and community activities. The scholarships may only be used for education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment. Awards may not be used to offset costs for room or board.

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.

Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. All applicants will be notified in late September. Notifications are sent via email.

When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to. 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: A current, complete transcript of grades.

Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display: Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken. Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

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