Ford Philanthropy Advanced Manufacturing & Trades SkillPointe Scholarship Grant

The Ford Philanthropy Advanced Manufacturing & Trades SkillPointe Scholarship provides $5,000 scholarships for students pursuing high-demand skilled trades and technical careers. Sponsored by the SkillPointe Foundation, this initiative addresses the skills gap by funding scholarships for various fields, including manufacturing, energy, and construction. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and reside in specific locations. The program aims to empower individuals with hands-on skills and industry-recognized credentials.

NOTE: Application Deadline: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are disbursed.
The SkillPointe Foundation: Scholarships for In-Demand Skills
We’ve already funded 1,000+ vocational scholarships across 50 states and raised more than $5 million to create big opportunities for workers pursuing high-demand skills and the companies needing to hire them.
Whether you’re a new or current student or looking to upskill, reskill, find a career, or make a career change, you can find a SkillPointe Scholarship to help achieve your goals.
We fund scholarships for career paths in construction, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, public service, and transportation.
​Ford Philanthropy Advanced Manufacturing & Trades SkillPointe Scholarship
$5,000 Scholarships for High-Demand Skilled Trade & Technical Careers
This program helps students:

• Learn hands-on, technical skills
• Earn industry-recognized credentials
• Start or Grow a career in advanced manufacturing or the skilled trades.
• If you are passionate about working with your hands, solving problems and building what's next - this opportunity could be for you!

Eligibility

Enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary educational or training institution and pursuing a high-demand skilled trade.
Live or attend school in one of the following locations: Chicago, Illinois; Louisville, Kentucky; Southeast (Detroit area) or Calhoun County, Michigan; Kansas City, Missouri; Buffalo, New York; Greater Cleveland area, Ohio; West Tennessee, Tennessee
Pursuing a program or field of study related to:

• 🏭 Manufacturing — Automotive Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Precision Machining, Quality Control
• ⚙️ Industrial — Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Engineering Technology, Machining, CNC Machining, Tool & Die, Automation
• 🛠️ Building — Construction Technology, Electrical, HVAC, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding
• 🚀 Emerging Technologies — Mechatronics, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing
• ⚡ Energy — Electric Vehicle Systems / Technology, Alternative and Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Process Control Technology

Ineligibility

Employees and dependents/children of The Ford Motor Company are not eligible to apply.