Last month's passing of William Clay Ford, former chairmen of Ford's design committee and grandson of company founder Henry Ford, has had a profound effect on the automotive industry. To honor his contributions to Ford throughout the years, the company has decided it will award $1 million in automotive design scholarships over the next 20 years. Five automotive design student will receive $10,000 each per year, bringing Ford's yearly scholarship contributions to a total of $50,000 per year. By giving out these scholarships, Ford will help college sophomores and juniors pursue their dreams and commemorate the late William Clay Ford.
Beginning his journey with Ford in 1949 when he was appointed a member of the Board of Directors, William Clay Ford quickly became a huge part of the company's design initiatives. He oversaw design of the Lincoln Continental Mark II, which is considered one of the greatest cars ever built, and worked as a Ford employee for 57 years, dedicating his life to the company.
"Design was Mr. Ford's passion, and his creative vision transformed vehicle design at Ford," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services." We are honoring William Clay Ford's legacy by encouraging and supporting the next generation of innovative automotive designers through this scholarship."
Full details on the scholarship have not yet been announced, but they will be released sometime later this year. If you're interested in seeing how Ford cars have evolved in design over the years, visit Joe Myers Ford and check out our newest models.
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