Founding Father of the American Auto and Industry as We Know it

The Ford Motor Company was instrumental in much more than just the birth of the automobile in 1903. The company was the pioneer in mass production, which ushered in the Industrial Age. Since that time the company has acquired worldwide wealth along with a number of other renowned and popular vehicle makes, including Lincoln, Mercury and Jaguar.

Educational Philanthropy Transcends World Borders

Ford’s commitment to education encompasses North America, Asia and Europe where its educational programs fund textbook supplies and mentor high school students looking for an edge in business and industry.

Scholarships through Ford’s educational programs include:

  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers Ford PAS Scholarships offer three $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have also participated in the PAS program. The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (PAS) program fits high school students into informal internship or mentor situations where they may observe and learn from business people and academics. PAS emphasizes the underrepresented students and promotes their education in the Sciences, engineering, math and technical fields.
  • The Henry Ford Academy scholarship goes to one outstanding student alumni of the Ford Academy. The Academy is a “charter school” in Michigan that offers an innovative education that engages students in a range of courses that include those oriented to “life in the 21st century.” The scholarship is $10,000 to be put toward a four-year undergraduate program.
  • AFS-USA Ford PAS Scholarship provides a fully funded study abroad opportunity through an AFS program.
  • Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program recognizes Native American, Alaskan or Hawaiian students who wish to pursue math, technology, business, or the sciences. Candidates compete for $10,000 and must prove financial need.
  • Ford Motor Company Tribal Scholarships offer a maximum of $5,000 to those financially needy Native American students heading into the sciences, math, technology or teaching.
  • HSF/Ford Motor Company scholarship program awards Hispanic students with a $2,500 scholarship. Candidates must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in a four-year degree program in the U.S.
  • Hispanic College Fund/Ford Mi Fuerza Scholarships give away scholarships between $500 and $5,000 based on a combination of merit and financial need.

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