Ford Opportunity Program

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

This is a variable, need-based award of up to 90% of the recipient’s unmet financial need with a limit of $25,000 per year. Scholarship award amounts are calculated annually and are dependent on the college Cost of Attendance (including tuition, fees, room & board, personal costs, etc.), less the federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and other scholarships or gift aid. The formula for calculating the Ford Opportunity scholarship award is shown below:

SELECTION CRITERIA

Each successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Initiative and commitment to roles in school, home and/or community activities.

• A concern for others through contributions to volunteer projects and/or family needs.

• Good character.

• Work ethic. Responsibility, initiative and skillbuilding through paid or unpaid work experiences.

• An ability to clearly communicate personal strengths and goals both in writing and verbally.

• An ability to succeed academically in college as demonstrated by a high school or college GPA, coursework and standardized test scores. All finalists are required to be interviewed and must submit a term-by-term education plan and proof of head-of-household status prior to their interview.

TO APPLY

Apply online through the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) at www.OregonStudentAid.gov.

Application opens in late fall. DEADLINE All application materials must be submitted online by 5 pm PST on March 1 of each year