Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Programme
Ford is very Proud of its 100 years in the UK, Ford has played a major part in shaping out the UK Automotive industry. To celebrate 100 successful years Ford is launching a university scholarship programme in technical and innovation fields called, “Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Programme”. The scheme intends to provide 100 scholarships for students – one per year of the company’s UK operations.
Ford will be offering £10,000 per student over a three year period to 100 undergraduates across engineering, science, manufacturing and technology courses at universities in the UK.
Ford executive chairman, William Clay Ford Jr. Announced the £1 million UK scholarship scheme. Bill Ford said, “Ford has played an important role in the local community and in the development of mass transport over the many decades. I am pleased to be able to support a new generation of technical innovators that can play a part in shaping the future of mobility in our next 100 years.”
The UK Scholarship scheme has received Global approval by Ford, it is supported by Ford of Britain and the Ford Motor Company Fund, who works with partners from around the world, supporting initiatives in driving safety, community life and education. The course will also educate on Ford’s product offerings such as Ford Contract Hire.
Joe Greenwell the chairman of Ford of Britain, said, “Ford of Britain is playing a key role in Ford’s global strategy, and continued investment in the UK will propel us forward into the next 100 years. The Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Programme will help encourage young people to study engineering, science and technology at university. These skills are fundamental to our future industrial base, the rebalancing of the UK economy and long term economic success.”
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