Scholarships

Scholarships that have been received by the Guidance Office are listed below. Remember, scholarships are FREE, do not go forward with any that ask for any sort of payment.

There are a number of scholarship websites that are also available, here are some popular options:

Fastweb

Student Scholarships

Scholly

Big Future

Notification:

The NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence provide up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State.  Naples HS uses class rank to determine the winners. More information can be found here:

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NYS Higher Education Services Corporation offers numerous scholarships to NYS students attending college in NYS. The link below will take you to all the grants and scholarships offered.

NYS HESC Link

Patriot's Pen

Each year, more than 60,600 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen® annual youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000! 

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Students interested in participating must submit their essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed 2025-2026 entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. 

 Application Information

Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, more than 26,400 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.4 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed 2025-2026 entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. 

Application Information