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Ford Philanthropy — the global philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Co. — is rolling out a new scholarship initiative in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation, its partner since 1980.

Jasmine Brown and Samantha Hiller, 18-year-olds from Lake Wales, Florida, are studying machining and engineering at Polk State College in Winter Haven with the help of the SME Education Foundation's Dr. Irving P. McPhail Endowed Scholarship, which they were awarded for the 2024-25 school year. In addition to receiving scholarships, both students took advantage of the SME Bright Minds Mentorship Program, which pairs SME Education Foundation Scholarship winners up with SME mentors.

Did you know there’s a day dedicated to showcasing modern manufacturing to the public, students, and parents? National Manufacturing (MFG) Day not only aims to inspire interest in manufacturing but also to highlight that these careers are high-tech and innovative.

Since the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, the SME Education Foundation has empowered students at Frankenmuth High School with cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through its SME PRIME® program.

Digital Format Expands Participation, Introducing Many SME PRIME® Schools to Student Summits for the First Time

The SME Education Foundation announced the Ford Philanthropy Blue Oval City Scholarship today, made possible by a generous grant from Ford Philanthropy.

The First SME PRIME Program Supported by the Charles L. Shor Foundation

43 schools receive sustainability awards, 16 schools for first time