Ford Opportunity Program
Ford Opportunity Program.pdfIntended for: College students who are single parents
Number awarded: Up to 50 from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California
You must be a single parent with custody of dependent children (18 years of age or younger) and be the head of the household as defined by IRS regulations.
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.