Ford Auto Tech Scholarship

U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in good standing at an eligible post-secondary auto, diesel, or auto/diesel technology program may apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through a completed FAFSA.

Each award provides $5,000 applied to the student's school tuition account for cost of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses, and transportation. Ford Philanthropy and Ford dealers fund the program through TechForce.

Apply by creating a TechForce profile and completing the general scholarship application on the Ford program page. The 2026 cycle is open with a September 30, 2026 application deadline; awards are reviewed on a rolling monthly basis.

TechForce Foundation administers this Ford Philanthropy partnership to recruit the next generation of dealership and independent shop technicians.