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Bentley Wings Competitive Scholarship

Bentley Village Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$7,000 annually

Deadline

February 2, 2027

127 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 2, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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Other requirements

  • Members of the Bentley Village workforce and their dependents (most family members)
  • No geographic residency requirements
  • Can be renewed annually for up to four years, with two possible two-year extensions (up to 8 years total)

Overview

Eligibility:

  • Members of the Bentley Village workforce and their dependents (most family members)
  • No geographic residency requirements
  • Can be renewed annually for up to four years, with two possible two-year extensions (up to 8 years total)

Focus Areas:

  • Supporting continuing education for employees and dependents
  • Many awardees are first-generation college students
  • Recipients from diverse, lower-income communities

What the Scholarship Covers:

  • Tuition, books, and fees at accredited institutions
  • Can be used at universities, colleges, vocational or technical schools
  • Online courses eligible
  • Paid directly to the institution

Selection Factors Considered:

  • Financial need and hardship
  • Community service
  • GPA
  • Experience
  • Career goals
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Essays

Organization Details:

  • Bentley Village Foundation Inc (FL, US)
  • Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (Registration #CH47269)
  • Administered in partnership with Collier Community Foundation (CCF)
  • Contact: info@bentleyvillagefoundation.org
  • Phone: 239.238.4208
  • Address: 701 Retreat Drive, Suite 400, Naples, FL 34110

Background:

  • Over 107 scholarships awarded since 2016
  • Over $900,000 distributed
  • $650,000 in future obligations
  • 99 individual scholars supported
  • Funded mostly by resident donations
  • Recipients include scholars from Haiti, South and Central America, and immigrant families

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Application Timeline:
- Apply between November 1 and February 2
- Next deadline: February 2, 2027

2. Application Process:
- Applications submitted through Collier Community Foundation (CCF) website
- Applicants will be considered for "Bentley Wings" scholarship plus 70+ additional CCF scholarships
- Scholarships renewed via request to CCF (additional documentation may be required)

3. Before You Apply - Gather:
- Check school requirements for any pre-registration tests or requirements
- Collect required documentation for CCF application

4. Required Materials:
- Not explicitly detailed in provided content, but CCF application will specify

5. Contact for Questions:
- Click link on website to submit questions
- Partnership with Human Resource Department of Vi at Bentley Village available to assist
- Bentley Foundation's Scholarship Committee works closely with CCF

What Bentley Village Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$185K
Median grant
$185K
  • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Naples, FL.

Example grants

  • Collier Community Foundation · Naples, FL

    Scholarships

    $185K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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