Ford Fund Scholarship

The Ford Fund Scholarship Program will support first generation four-year college students pursuing a degree in one of the following majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science. Each Scholarship will support the cost of attendance (COA) including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, equipment, and/or experiences that are critical for students to thrive in their studies, helping to develop critical Future of Work skills that will help them succeed after graduation.

Other requirements
Preference to Sophomores/Juniors
Undergraduate First Generation Student
Majoring in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science
Minimum GPA 2.0.
FAFSA on file with unmet need.
Must be enrolled full time for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 semesters. (12 credits)

Award
$5000
Scopes
College of Engineering and Computing
Deadline
08/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide a statment describing how receiving this award will impact you (500 word max)