Our Scholarships Program

You apply for scholarships online using the Kaleidoscope Platform. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

2026 Available Scholarships

What to Expect:

1. Eligibility Questions
   You’ll first answer a series of questions to determine your scholarship eligibility. Be honest and read each question carefully.
2. Short Response Questions
   Within the main application, you’ll respond to several short-answer questions. Make sure to:
   1. Follow the instructions
   2. Answer each part of the question
   3. Stay within any word or character limits
      Tip: You can preview these questions under the “Required Materials Checklist” section.
3. Required Material Uploads
   Before you can submit your main application, you’ll need to upload the following:
   1. Academic Transcript– (most up-to-date official or unofficial)
   2. One Letter of Recommendation written during the current academic year
   3. FAFSA Submission Summary for year requested on the current application
4. Review Qualified Scholarship Programs
   Once your main application is submitted, you will be able to view any scholarship programs for which you qualified for consideration.
5. Additional Scholarship Materials
   Some scholarship programs may require extra documentation (e.g., essays, additional letters, or specific forms). You’ll upload these after submitting your main application if prompted. Not all applicants will need to upload additional materials—only those applying for specific scholarships that require them.

To ensure a smooth application process, please prepare the following documents for upload:

1) How do I return to my started application on the Kaleidoscope platform?
You can log in to your account at any time to start or continue an application or check on an application status. To do so, visit apply.mykaleidoscope.com/login.

2) What is FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used to apply for federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help pay for college or career school. It’s a crucial step in accessing federal student aid and is free to fill out. To get started, visit www.studentaid.gov.

3) How do I access my FAFSA Submission Summary after submitting my FAFSA form?
You’ll typically receive your FAFSA Submission Summary within one to three days after submitting your FAFSA online.

1. Log in to StudentAid.gov:Use your FSA ID (account username) and password to access your account.
2. Go to “My Activity”:Locate the “My Activity” section on your dashboard.
3. Find your FAFSA Submission:Select the specific FAFSA form submission that you want to view.
4. Access the Summary:On the “Details” page of your FAFSA submission, click “View FAFSA Submission Summary”.
5. Download: You can print the summary to a PDF file from the same page for your records.

4) How do I know if I am eligible to apply for any scholarships?
After submitting the main application, you can easily view the scholarship programs for which you qualify for consideration within the Qualified Programs tab.

5) How to check for additional scholarship requirements?
After you submit the Main Application, some scholarships may require extra materials—such as an essay, letter of recommendation, or other documentation. To view any scholarships that require additional items, as well as those for which you are automatically considered, log back into your Kaleidoscope account and navigate to:

• the “Qualified Programs” tab on your submitted Collaboratory Scholarship Application, or
• the “Applications” tab on your Kaleidoscope Dashboard.

6) Where can I find a list of all the scholarships offered through Collaboratory?
You can find a full list of all scholarships available for the current application cycle—including descriptions, eligibility criteria, and award amounts—in the “About the Collaboratory Main Application” section above.

7) How will I know if I was selected for a scholarship?
Notification emails will be sent between late April and end of May 2026.

8) Does the check come to me, or does it go directly to the school?
Scholarship payments are sent directly to the institution you attend after we verify your enrollment information.

9) If I have applied previously, do I need to reapply?
You should re-apply every year to be considered for additional scholarships. Scholarship opportunities are open to high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners. Use the same login every time you access the portal for any activity (do not create a new account each year)

10) I received a renewable scholarship; how do I renew?
Each year you will need to submit your enrollment information, your college transcripts, and an update for the scholarship donor.

FAFSA First (click here to visit)
FAFSA first is here to help make the application process as easy as possible. Check out all the great resources to help students and parents in completing the FAFSA.

Scholarship Resource List (click here to visit)
Compilation of local (Southwest Florida) and national scholarships to help you get started with your scholarship search process.

FutureMakers Navigators Program (click here to visit)
It is a free support program designed to help adult learners navigate their path toward a successful career.

Whether you’re starting, returning to, or completing your education or training, Navigators are here to help you:

• Identify the right education or training programs
• Connect with financial aid and scholarship resources
• Overcome personal or logistical barriers (like transportation, childcare, or access to technology)
• Stay motivated and on track to reach your goals

This program is ideal for adults who are looking to start or advance in a career but need guidance, support, or access to resources to move forward.