UAW-Ford Rouge Powerhouse Memorial Scholarship Program
Ford Motor Company has established a competitive scholarship program to assist UAW-Ford employees’ children.
In memory of those we've lost - UAW-Ford Rouge Powerhouse Memorial Scholarship Program
Ford Motor Company has established a competitive scholarship program to assist UAW-Ford employees’ children who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
The UAW-Ford Rouge Powerhouse Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory and spirit of six brave men who died on February 1, 1999, in a tragic explosion in the Powerhouse at the Ford Rouge Manufacturing Complex in Dearborn, Michigan. This scholarship program has been established to honor their commitment and sacrifice to family and community so their aspirations can continue for generations.
Ken AndersonJohn ArseneauWarren Blow |
Cody BoatwrightDonald HarperRon Moritz |
Eligibility
Applicants to the UAW-Ford Rouge Powerhouse Memorial Scholarship Program must be:
- Dependent* children of full-time UAW-represented Ford employees who are active as of the application deadline date
*Dependent children are defined as children who qualify as federal tax exemptions to the employee. - High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in full-time (12 credit hours) undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
- Have a minimum 3.00 grade point average on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent) during their last three semesters in high school prior to applying for this scholarship
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- Statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
- An online recommendation
Financial need is not considered.
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of the UAW or Ford Motor Company play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Awards
Selected recipients will receive a one time award of $1,000. Awards are not renewable and may be used for tuition and fees only.
Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Notification
Applicants will be notified in June. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address as safe senders in your email contact list
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes UAW-Ford Rouge Powerhouse Memorial scholarship payments on behalf of the Ford Motor Company. Payment is made in August.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
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- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.
One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than Central Time.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
