Ford Opportunity Program for Residents of Siskiyou County, California

Ford Family Foundation

This scholarship is for single parents who live in Siskiyou County, California, do not have the support of a domestic partner, and have not yet earned a college degree. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have high school diplomas or GEDs, be about to complete high school, or be continuing college students. Applicants must be single parents of dependent children and be considered heads of household. Applicants must plan to earn a bachelor's degree and to enroll full-time in the fall of the application year at a public or private, accredited, Title IV non-profit California college. Applicants must also demonstrate the following: financial need; leadership roles in school/community activities; volunteer work; paid work experience; and the ability to communicate clearly about strengths and goals; ability to succeed in as demonstrated by a high school/college GPA of 3.0 or a 2650 GED score. Applicants with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA or 2650 GED score must have a school counselor, advisor, or teacher submit a special recommendation as part of the online application.