Support Dreams, Shape Futures
Since 1943, Staples Tuition Grants has helped thousands of Staples High School graduates achieve their dreams by providing need-based grants for undergraduate and vocational schools.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Despite appearances, many families in Westport struggle to cover the growing cost of higher education. Staples Tuition Grants helps bridge this financial gap, which widens each year as college costs increase. Your support helps ensure that deserving students can afford the education they worked hard to earn.
26% of the Staples High School graduating class in 2024 applied for financial aid and received it.
Staples Tuition Grants’ Impact
For the 2024-25 academic year, STG awarded $381,500 to 105 students. Over 300 individuals, families, and organizations contributed to STG in 2024, supporting both the general fund and over 90 named awards that honor Westport’s community history while supporting future generations.
Westport Cares
Staples Tuition Grants was founded in 1943 by a group of Westporters who believed that any Staples High School graduate who worked hard enough to get into college should be able to attend, regardless of ability to pay. STG is an independent 501(c)(3) not affiliated with Staples High School, but completely reliant on the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations and others. Our mission is to support the dreams of hundreds of local community students and their families by helping them close the gap between what they can afford and the ever increasing costs of tuition, room and board at institutions of higher learning.
A Lasting Legacy of Giving
The Westport community has funded over 90 named awards created in honor of local individuals, families, and organizations with a special place in our town’s history.
We help the dreams of higher education come true through the support of residents, past-recipients, local businesses, private foundations, and civic organizations.