Community Partnerships
Town-Grown Ties
Bentley College and the city of Waltham have forged a strong partnership over the past three decades. Programs and outreach benefit local residents and members of the college community alike. Opportunities include:
- Academic Scholarships
- Arts and Lectures
- Athletics and Recreation
- Service-Learning Projects
- Employment Opportunities
Academic Scholarships
Students who graduate from Waltham High School are eligible for Bentley scholarship funds set aside for city residents. These include full-tuition scholarships and two $10,000 scholarships awarded annually. In addition, Waltham children and teenagers who take part in Bentley-sponsored youth programs, such
as the annual Leadership Institute,
may receive financial assistance and
fee waivers from the college.
Arts and Lectures
The Bentley calendar is packed with events and activities, most of which are free and open to the public. Offerings include the Bowles Performing Arts Series, concerts by the Bentley Gospel Choir, exhibits in the college art gallery, stage productions by the student drama group, and lectures on bioethics, privacy in the workplace, and other emerging issues in business.
Athletics and Recreation
Waltham residents are among the biggest boosters of Bentley athletics. The college competes at the Division II level in 22 men’s and women’s sports, and in Division I ice hockey. Check the athletics calendar for a list of upcoming home games.
Waltham residents may purchase a membership to use the pool only. The outdoor tennis courts and track may be used by Waltham residents if they are not in use by the Bentley community.
Service-Learning Projects
Each year, about 700 Bentley students put their business skills to work on behalf of human service agencies, government offices and schools in Waltham, through the Bentley Service-Learning Center. Students can fine-tune their skills in a real-world setting, while organizations gain valuable — and free — assistance on projects such as assessing information technology systems.
Employment Opportunities
Waltham residents comprise about 15 percent of the college’s full-time work force. Administrative and academic departments across the college offer challenging positions — with the added advantage of a very reasonable commute! Open positions are posted online.
