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Scholarships

We see your potential

Our scholarship programs assist people in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. We welcome learners from all walks of life — high school seniors, transfer students, adults and parents. We support those who face significant obstacles to obtaining a college degree.

Our selection process recognizes the potential of all students, especially rural students. There is no minimum GPA requirement to apply.

Scholarship programs

We offer three scholarship programs targeting dedicated students who have demonstrated financial and social barriers and are residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, California.
Ford Scholars

Ford Scholars

for graduating high school seniors seeking a bachelor’s degree.

    Ford Scholars

    Ford Transfer

    Ford Transfer

    for community college students ready to transfer as a junior to a four-year college in the fall.

      Ford Transfer

      Ford Opportunity

      Ford Opportunity

      for parents of any age, especially those parenting alone, and adult learners who are not parents but are over the age of 25.

        Ford Opportunity

        Additionally, we administer the Ford Sons and Daughters scholarship, available only to eligible dependents of Roseburg Forest Products employees in the United States.

        Scholarships for our programs include a renewable financial award of up to $40,000 per year.

        The actual award amount is calculated based on several factors, including the student's financial need, the Cost of Attendance at their college of choice and additional scholarships received.

        Who are Scholars?

        We look for resilient students who believe success is the result of hard work and the ability to learn, and in making the most of the opportunities available where they live. We look at the whole student, seeking those with any combination of the following special attributes:

        Academic Potential
        Academic potential

        Show an academic ability to be successful in college; curious and motivated to learn

        Community engagement and service to others
        Community engagement and service to others

        Contribute to school, family and/or community; think and care about how they impact the world around them and take action to get involved

        Work Ethic
        Work ethic

        Demonstrate responsibility and initiative in skill-building and learning through experiences such as paid or unpaid work

        Motivation and Mindset
        Motivation and mindset

        Believe success comes from one’s ability to grow and learn; rise to challenges and persist despite obstacles; willing to ask for help and utilize resources

        More than just money

        At any given time, The Ford Family Foundation supports a community of approximately 1,000 students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. This support includes academic guidance, leadership development, personal and professional support, and access to the Ford Family alumni network.

        Financial support

        How to Apply

        Personal and professional support

        Ford Family Foundation Scholar Icon

        Lifetime connection with the Ford Family alumni community

        How to Apply

        Academic guidance

        How to Apply

        Leadership development

        How to Apply

        Steps to apply

        Step 1
        STEP 1

        Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or equivalent.*

        Step 2
        STEP 2

        Find your Ford Family scholarship program and apply starting December 1.

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        STEP 3

        Complete your application by March 1.

        Find more tips and information on The Ford Family Foundation scholarship application process.

        *Equivalent for undocumented students includes the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

        More to explore

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        Scholarship calendar

        Explore events, key scholarship dates, and deadlines for The Ford Family Foundation, as well as events hosted by college access and financial aid partners offering a variety of resources and support relating to scholarships and college access in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.

        Welcome to the Ford Family

        Ford Family scholarship recipients represent the intersection of motivation, resilience and potential — they are the thought leaders of our future. Awardees are known in their schools and communities for their compassion and integrity as much as they are for their minds and strong work ethic.

        Ford Family Scholars conference
        Ford Scholar group

        Once a Scholar – always a Scholar

        As Ford Family scholarship recipients, students build a community that sustains well beyond graduation. Scholarship alumni stay connected through volunteer leadership opportunities, community events and a vibrant online community. With thousands of Ford Family alumni across the region — and around the globe — the reach of our Ford Family grows every year.

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