Ford First Gen Career Scholarship

Accepting submissions now through April 29th, 2024.
Application at the bottom of page

This scholarship provided by the Ford Motor Fund, is set to help students who are first-generation college students achieve their academic and career goals. Students awarded this scholarship will receive guidance from a Career Advisor on how to take steps to prepare for their career!

This is a one-time (non-renewable) scholarship to be applied to the 2024-2025 academic year.

Students who are awarded the scholarship must complete one meeting with an ASU Career Advisor per semester.
Amount: $3750

Scholarship Criteria

Minimum GPA: 2.50
FAFSA Required: No
Must Demonstrate Need: Yes
Residency: Resident, Non-Resident
Enrollment status: Full-time
Academic level: Sophomore or Junior
Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe or West Valley

Additional criteria

  • Must be a first-generation college student, which is defined as: At the start of their bachelor degree, students whose primary parent(s) / guardian(s) have not earned a four-year degree in the United States, and/or those who have experienced the foster care system or identify as an emancipated youth.
  • Essay (500-750 words): How are the experiences from your personal and professional life helping you to develop skills and networks for your future career? (Include any leadership experiences, campus/community involvement, work experience, or academics, etc.)
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Current Professional Resume
  • Professional Cover Letter to the scholarship committee addressing the following:
    – Financial need
    – Career goals
    – How this scholarship will help you achieve those goals

Need help with your resume and cover letter before you submit?

Whether you are building a resume/cover letter from scratch or trying to make improvements on your current materials we have resources for you on our ASU Career Services website.

  • Sample resumes and cover letters
  • Resources for elevating your resume
  • Videos and articles with tips and tricks to standout

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