Shadow Wood Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Up to $6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Past applications were processed annually with awards announced in spring”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- You have a high school degree or equivalent and can demonstrate financial need
- A not-for-profit college or university
- A community college
- An accredited technical or vocational school
Other requirements
- You are either an employee of Shadow Wood Country Club or Shadow Wood Community Association or a child of an eligible employee
- If the child of an eligible employee, you must be age 26 years or younger
- You or your parent were employed prior to October 1, 2023
- You will be pursuing post-secondary education at
Overview
Shadow Wood Scholarship Program
Funder: Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation (Florida)
Status: Active; 2025 application process updates pending
Geographic Scope: Southwest Florida (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades counties)
Focus Areas: Post-secondary education for eligible employees and dependents
Eligibility Requirements
- You are either an employee of Shadow Wood Country Club or Shadow Wood Community Association or a child of an eligible employee
- If the child of an eligible employee, you must be age 26 years or younger
- You or your parent were employed prior to October 1, 2023
- You have a high school degree or equivalent and can demonstrate financial need
- You will be pursuing post-secondary education at: - A not-for-profit college or university - A community college - An accredited technical or vocational school
Award Details
- Each recipient receives a scholarship award covering up to $6,000 of tuition and other expenses (textbooks, supplies, special fees)
- Recipients are eligible for renewal for up to three additional years if they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and continuous enrollment
Contact
Clark Bell
Email: clarkbell@shadowwoodcf.com
Foundation Information
Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in Florida (Registration CH40624). For official registration and financial information, contact the Florida Division of Consumer Services at 1-800-435-7352.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application details not publicly available on website. Contact Clark Bell at clarkbell@shadowwoodcf.com for information about the 2025 application process.
Application Timeline
- Visit the website again for updates about the 2025 application process
- Past applications were processed annually with awards announced in spring
What Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 13
- Total given
- $940K
- Median grant
- $55K
- Range
- $8,762–$303K
- By dollars: Florida 94%, Georgia 6%. Top recipient cities: Fort Myers, FL; Naples, FL; Bonita Springs, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties Inc · North Fort Myers, FL
See Part IV
$303K
New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc · Naples, FL
See Part IV
$120K
Community Foundation of Collier County · Naples, FL
See Part IV
$106K
Interfaith Charities of South Lee Inc · Fort Myers, FL
See Part IV
$75K
Hearts & Homes for Veterans Inc · Fort Myers, FL
See Part IV
$63K
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