Mineola Public Schools is proud to recognize high school senior Robert Ely who was recent named a finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship competition.

Robert is among approximately 15,000 students from throughout the country to move on to the next phase of the scholarship competition.

The selection process for scholarship winners involves evaluating information about finalists obtained from both students and their high school. Included are the finalist’s academic record, PSAT/NMSQT scores, the student’s essay, demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community activities and a school official’s written recommendation and characterization of the finalist.

National Merit Scholarship recipients will be announced beginning in March.