A Call to Serve: Introducing the Naples Interagency Scholarship Program
We are delighted that you are exploring the Naples Interagency Scholarship Program, an annual initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of older adults in Collier County.
For over 25 years our mission is to encourage students to pursue fulfilling careers in healthcare, social services, or human services that directly benefit the seniors of our community. If you possess a passion for serving this vital population and are seeking financial support for your vocational/trade, college, or graduate education in a healthcare-related field, we invite you to apply.
This application is your opportunity to introduce yourself and demonstrate your commitment to this cause. The scholarship committee looks forward to learning about your academic journey, your community involvement, and the personal experiences that have shaped your desire to work in a field that supports seniors.
Please review all requirements carefully. Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on October 15th for consideration. Successful recipients will be notified at the end of October and will be presented with their awards in person at our Scholarship Awards Ceremony during the November membership meeting.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must have a minimum of or attaining a high school diploma or a GED, or accepted into a qualified program at the discretion of the board.
- Applicant must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher on all transcripts.
- Applicant must demonstrate active participation/interest in the healthcare fields which serve seniors.
- Applicant must be recommended by someone from a field related to health or any medical association, a Letter of Recommendation must be submitted from that individual. Please note family members are excluded.
- Copies of official school transcripts from all high schools, trade/vocational or colleges attended in the last 4 years, which ever applies (high school transcripts from school where diploma was received).
- Prepare an essay introduction including your background, education, financial need, community involvement and any other pertinent information that will allow our committee to get to know you. Including: How has healthcare positively or negatively, affected you or a family member? How have you responded to the needs of an individual in your community?How has a particular individual, (role model/parent/teacher, etc.) impacted your journey in life?
- Applicants must be a COLLIER & LEE COUNTY resident, have no criminal background.
- Annual Scholarship awards do not renew. You must apply annually in order to be considered for all scholarships.
- Any applications that are incomplete will not be considered with an automatic denial.