The Ford Family Foundation
Ford Opportunity
A scholarship designed for single parents, parents of any age, and adult learners who are over the age of 25 seeking to obtain an undergraduate degree.
Award
Up to $40,000 per year
Deadline
March 2 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 2 – next cycle expected
All majorsRenewable award
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a parent of any age (especially parenting alone), or an adult learner who is over the age of 25
- Must be a resident of Oregon or Siskiyou County, California
- No minimum GPA requirement to apply
What you'll need
- FAFSA or equivalent (Oregon Student Aid Application - ORSAA / California Dream Act Application - CADAA for undocumented students)
How to apply
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or equivalent.
- Apply online starting December 1.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application by March 2, 2026.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.tfff.org/scholarships/ford-opportunity/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with The Ford Family Foundation before submitting.
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