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Scholarship Programs
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Who We ArePrivate, nonprofit foundation located
in Roseburg, Oregon
Scholarship Office in Eugene
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Questions? Contact the Foundation Scholarship Office at 877-864-2872
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Ford ScholarsFord OpportunityFord ReStart
90% unmet need
Ford Sons &
Daughters$3,000 - $5,000 / year
Four Scholarship Programs
Up to 4 Years
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Support Services
Leadership Conferences
Scholar Network
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• 5,291 students have benefitted
• $165 million awarded since 1994
• 954 active recipients
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Ford Scholars Program - Oregon
- 2,298 awarded since 1994
- 5,972 applicants in 2016 (2,869 Eligible)
- 106 awarded in 2016
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• Oregon Resident
• Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA) less than $6,000
• Entering freshman or transferring after 2 years at CC
• Pursing a bachelor’s degree beginning fall term
• Plan to attend an eligible college in Oregon full time
• 3.00 GPA (unless have special rec form)
* Undocumented students may also apply – call our office for details
Eligibility Requirements Ford Scholars
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How to Apply
Complete OSAC online application at www.OregonStudentAid.gov
Complete FAFSA
Select appropriate Ford Family Scholarship Program
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Application Process
1) Application
2) Activities Chart
3) Four Personal Statements
4) Transcript(s)*
* Include Recommendation Form - if less than a 3.0 GPA
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The Application
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Activities Chart
• School/Community Activities• Volunteer Service• Work for Pay
Tip! Focus on past four years
Be thorough and honest
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Activities Chart
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Four Personal Statements
• Career aspirations/educational plan
• How student helped family or community
• A personal accomplishment
• A significant change or experience
Tip! Be specific
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Transcripts
• Graduating high school seniors
• Home-schooled students
• Community College students
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Questions? Contact the Foundation Scholarship Office at 877-864-2872
Application Success
Proofread
Complete all steps
Include all requirements
Print and save
Deadline March 1st
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Review Process
• OSAC reviews for completeness
• Initial pool narrowed
• Finalists interviewed: April-May
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The Review Process
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Engagement/Service to others
Leadership potential
Work ethic/initiative
Character
Sound academic plan
Academic potential – not GPA
Selection Criteria
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• Be prepared
• Review your application materials
• Know your strengths and weaknesses
• Be honest
Interview Process
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Be ready to discuss
− Personal statements
− Activities chart
− Career aspirations
− Education plan/College choice
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Interview Savvy
Be well-groomed, poised and confident
Umm…No!
Yes!
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Interview Savvy
− Practice
− Show enthusiasm
− Smile
− Positive first impression
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If Selected
Notified by letter
Recognized at an awards banquet
Required to enroll full time in the fall
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How ASPIRE Advisors Can Help
In completing the application:
− Proofread application
− Make sure it’s complete
− Special Recommendation form if under 3.0 GPA
− Interview practice/advice
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How ASPIRE Advisors Can Help
If students are selected to interview:
• Coordinate travel after Scholarship Office notifies schools
Make sure they tell us if they:
• Are not accepting the Ford scholarship
• Are awarded another full ride scholarship
Remind students of deadlines
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Early BirdDeadlineFebruary 155 pm PST
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FINALDeadlineMarch 15 pm PST
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Questions?
The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Office
44 Club Rd, Suite 100, Eugene OR 97401
Toll free (877) 864-2872
(541) 485-6211
www.tfff.org