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Technical/Trade School Scholarship Program

Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Bonita Springs High School
  • Estero High School
  • Other high schools in the Estero and Bonita Springs area

Overview

Technical/Trade School Scholarship Program

Funder: Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Southwest Florida high schools in Estero and Bonita Springs

Focus Areas: Trade and technical school education; vocational training

Program Overview

This partnership provides scholarship support to deserving students pursuing careers in trade and technical fields. The program aims to support a robust economy and provide pathways for students to become valuable contributors to the community.

Eligible Schools

  • Bonita Springs High School
  • Estero High School
  • Other high schools in the Estero and Bonita Springs area

Award Details

  • Award Amount: $5,000 per student
  • Use: Funds support enrollment and training at any accredited trade or technical school
  • Selection: Based on demonstrated merit and potential for success in trade/technical vocations

Contact

Marshall T. Bower, Esq
President & CEO, Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Tod Wilcock
President, Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation

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 the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools or Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation for current application information.

Past Award Timeline

  • Awards announced in May/June timeframe
  • In 2021, nine students from Bonita Springs and Estero High Schools were awarded scholarships
  • Students are surprised with awards at their schools in front of principals, families, and counselors

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

IRS Form 990 filing, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

workforce-developmenteducation

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