Scholarships
Scholarship programs
Ford Scholars
for graduating high school seniors seeking a bachelor’s degree.
Ford Transfer
for community college students ready to transfer as a junior to a four-year college in the fall.
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.
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
Show an academic ability to be successful in college; curious and motivated to learn
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
Demonstrate responsibility and initiative in skill-building and learning through experiences such as paid or unpaid work
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
Personal and professional support
Lifetime connection with the Ford Family alumni community
Academic guidance
Leadership development
Steps to apply
STEP 1
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or equivalent.*
STEP 2
Find your Ford Family scholarship program and apply starting December 1.
STEP 3
Complete your application by March 3, 2025.
*Equivalent for undocumented students includes the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
More to explore
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.
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.
Connect with us
Do you have questions about our scholarship programs? We're here for you. Please feel free to get in touch through the form below and our team will get back to you.
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