Bentley Wings Competitive Scholarship

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

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