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North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. Awards $1000 Scholarships to 25 Deserving Newark Students

Students received awards from the North Ward Scholarship Fund during ceremony held at Newark City Hall

PHOTO CAPTION: Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. (third row from bottom) is pictured with the scholarship recipients. 

June 24, 2009 (Newark) – With faces full of happiness and hope, 25 well-deserving students from Newark’s North Ward were rewarded for their hard work with a scholarship check in the amount of $1000 from the North Ward Scholarship Fund. The checks were presented by Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. in a ceremony at Newark ’s City Hall, and attended by the students, their parents and teachers, and other members of the Newark Municipal Council.

Ramos is passionate about the importance of higher education, and recognizes the need of some students for financial assistance and support. “"I congratulate all of this year’s scholarship recipients on their outstanding performance, and their dedication to further pursuing their education,” Ramos said. I can personally attest to how much this means in the lives of these students, since I was a recipient of the same type of assistance that allowed me to further my education, and achieve my career goals,” he added.

The scholarship recipients currently attend Newark Tech, North 13th St Tech, Bloomfield , Technology High, and Barringer High School . The students were selected to apply for the scholarships by their principals based on their academic performance, community service and financial need.

The North Ward Scholarship Fund has raised over $60,000 since being founded three years ago by North Ward Councilman Ramos, Jr. in conjunction with ASPIRA Inc. The program is primarily funded by the North Ward Scholarship Fund Golf Classic, being held on August 13 this year. "This program is enriching the lives of so many of our youth, and we’re honored to be a part of it," said Carlos Valentin, Executive Director of ASPIRA Inc.

The powerful effect of the program could be witnessed by the reactions of the scholarship recipients. "I am very pleased to receive this award, and I want to thank Councilman Ramos for this unique opportunity," said Jesly N. Noboa, 17, who will attend William Paterson University .

For more information on the scholarship program, or the upcoming golf classic, call Councilman Ramos’ office at (973) 733-5136.

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