Website aims to help Collier students find scholarships

NAPLES, Fla. — A new website is designed to connect students in Collier County to scholarship opportunities.

The Community Foundation of Collier County recently launched CollierCountyScholarships.org to serve a growing market. The number of students applying for Collier County tripled in the past year and is expected to continue to rise, foundation officials said.

Scholarships available through the website cover college, graduate school and adult education.

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