Learn2Earn Charitable Foundation™
Learn2Earn provides financial assistance and success coaching to Southwest Florida blue tech students. The program gives priority to students pursuing trade, occupational and technical certifications and associate degrees.
The Learn2Earn Charitable Foundation™ offers scholarship opportunities to students and recent graduates in SWFL seeking a first-time certification or 2-year specific degree.
Each student will be assigned a success coach once their award is approved. The coach will assist with the funding application process, help find tutoring services if needed, and provide support throughout your educational journey.
This scholarship is available to recent High School Graduates and Adult Learners that have not earned any other post high school certificates or degrees. Students pursuing more than 2 years of training /education are not eligible for scholarships under the L2E program.
After gathering all pertinent information, the review committee will decide to accept or reject. If accepted they will determine the amount per term that will be awarded.
Once a student is awarded, they will be assigned a Success Coach. The Success Coach will help them access the student fund request. Student will fill out a “Student Status Update (SSU). Students will need an updated financial statement and current copy of their grades.
The funds will be paid to the school. This process will take about 14 days from approval until the school receives the check. It will depend on the student and how quickly they return their SSU.
This process will happen at the beginning of every term, and L2E funds are only paid after all other funds have been applied to their account.
The Learn2Earn scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolled in their first post high school schooling journey. Students who have previously attended classes are not eligible. Exception-High school students with dual enrollment receiving a certification and wishing to pursue a 2-year specific degree that leads to employment.
Awards are based on financial need (not income qualified). The award may only be used for tuition, exams, tools, & books. Awards are given in the school’s name to be applied to a specific student account. Any remaining balance will be returned to the Learn2Earn scholarship and not the student.
Any adult residing in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry & Glades Counties.
Our program has no deadlines and accepts applications year-round.
You can apply once you have been accepted into the chosen program.
You will need a current financial statement from your school and two letters of recommendation from either an employer, instructor, or your place of worship.
Click here to begin the application process.
Yes, we offer a high school prep program that will assign you a success coach who will help you apply for a school and a scholarship.
Yes, you may proceed if you do not have any other certifications or degrees.
No, we apologize. Our program serves students earning their first certificate, diploma, or two-year degree in their chosen field.
It depends on whether all the documents are submitted on time and are correct. Once everything is complete, the average time for the review committee’s decision is about one week.
The scholarship will help cover expenses such as tuition, books, tool fees, exam fees, and uniforms. It will not cover personal expenses such as housing and transportation.
The first step to success is to fill out the application. Click the button below to get started.
