Babcock Ranch Foundation Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Charlotte County and Lee County, Florida

Focus Areas: Education; support for students pursuing postsecondary education including college, technical schools, and trade training

Eligibility:

• High school seniors
• Must have resided in Charlotte or Lee County for a minimum of one year
• Pursuing or planning to pursue further education at an accredited university, community college, technical school, or certification program

Mission: The Babcock Ranch Foundation supports, enhances, and implements projects that positively impact worthy causes in Southwest Florida. The foundation is passionate about issues affecting at-risk children and aims to help educate and inspire the next generation of Floridians.

Background: The Babcock Ranch Foundation was formed by Kitson & Partners in 2016 to align with the vision and values of the Babcock Ranch hometown community. The foundation has a culture rooted in giving back to the region's children by passing on a stable legacy.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 239-449-2406
• Website: www.babcockranchfoundation.org
• Application administered through: Charlotte Community Foundation at www.charlottecf.org or call 941-637-0077

Application Process

1. Complete a single online scholarship application
2. Application available at www.charlottecf.org/scholarships
3. Students must be pursuing or planning to pursue further education at an accredited university, community college, technical school, or certification program
4. Application deadline: January 26 (annual)
5. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000

Required Information:

• Student residency documentation (minimum one year in Charlotte or Lee County)
• High school enrollment/graduation status
• Educational plans and field of study
• Individual scholarship eligibility requirements vary