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. The program provides $1,500 in assistance for children of U.S. Ford employees. Recipients may use the scholarship funds toward a variety of educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and required equipment. A community service component is incorporated into the selection criteria, as Bill Ford believes that community involvement increases a sense of purpose in life. The program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs. Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America, with no Ford Motor Company officer or employee playing a part in the selection process. The top 25% of students are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and participation in school and community activities.