Collier Scholars Common Application
Offered by Collier Community Foundation · Free to apply
The Collier Community Foundation in Naples brands its programme the Collier Scholars Common Application: one application puts a student in the running for more than seventy-five scholarship awards, and the foundation moved over two point two million dollars in its most recent published year, making it among the largest per-capita scholarship programmes in Florida. It serves Collier County students and residents across a wide range of backgrounds, grade levels and fields, not only graduating seniors. The next window is already published, opening at the start of November and closing at the start of February, and the application asks for family tax information, so gathering documents early matters.
How hard is the Collier Scholars Common Application to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award.
- Odds
- not published by the provider
- Paperwork
- ~4 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Florida residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Collier Scholars Common Application?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, transfer students, and adult learners
- For Collier County students and residents. One application covers the full portfolio, across backgrounds, GPAs, fields and education levels.
- The application requires prior-prior-year family tax returns, so gather documents before the window opens.
- The foundation's separate Scholarship Connector is a search directory of outside awards, not part of the common application.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 2, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 2 each year. Applications open November 1.
- Applications open
- November 1, 2026
- Applications close
- February 2, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Collier Scholars Common Application
How much is the Collier Scholars Common Application worth?
The Collier Scholars Common Application awards varies by fund across more than $2.2 million awarded annually.
When is the Collier Scholars Common Application deadline?
The current deadline is February 2, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 2 each year. Applications open November 1.
When do Collier Scholars Common Application applications open?
Applications open November 1, and close February 2, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Collier Scholars Common Application?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Open to high school seniors, current college students, transfer students, and adult learners.
Does the Collier Scholars Common Application require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Collier Scholars Common Application?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award. What is known: open only to Florida residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4 hrs of work.
Is the Collier Scholars Common Application free to apply?
Yes. The Collier Scholars Common Application is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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