The Frederick B. Lacey Foundation will award a minimum of four college scholarships each year to graduating seniors attending one of Newark's public high schools. The scholarship, to be known as the Frederick B. Lacey Scholarship, will be dedicated to assist each recipient with admission costs or to buy books, supplies, clothes, and other items needed for college.
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As Judge Lacey attended Newark's West Side High School, the first four scholarships were awarded to five deserving seniors who graduated from West Side High in June 2021.
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The 2022 awards, similar to 2021 will be based on each student' academic record, as well as his or her preparation of a paper describing how his/her elementary school education helped to prepare him/her to succeed in high school and to aspire to attend and graduate from college. The winners of the scholarships will be chosen by an advisory board appointed by the Foundation.
REQUIRMENTS
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A 3.0 GPA
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College Acceptance Letter
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Essay of not more than 10 typed pages discussing how the student's elementary school education contributed to the student's success in high school and his or her desire to attend and graduate from college
HISTORY
2024
The Frederick B. Lacey Foundation is excited to announce the awarding of five scholarships, totaling $12,500, to outstanding graduates from the West Side High School of 2024. We are proud to recognize Ademide Johnson, Brennan Mejia, X Alvarez, Nirvijaeh Valdes, and Mamina Napoleon for their hard work and dedication. This initiative aims to support talented students as they embark on their future academic endeavors. We believe in investing in the potential of our youth and are honored to contribute to their educational journeys.
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2023
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On 23 June 2023, The FBL Foundation awarded six scholarships totaling $15,000 to 6 outstanding graduating seniors from West Side High School. Judge Lacey, who was born and raised in Newark, credited much of his success to the education he received in the Newark public schools. He was especially proud to be a graduate of West Side High School, which he attended before distinguishing himself at both Rutgers University and Cornell Law School. During the graduation ceremony, FBL Foundation President John Lacey spoke of Judge Lacey’s strong support of education and his love for West Side High. Here, Mr. Lacey announces the essay contest winners and presents the scholarship certificates. We wish to thank West Side High Principal Akbar Cook for inviting us to speak at the graduation. We have now awarded $40,000 in scholarships over the last 3 years to graduating seniors from West Side High School.
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The third annual Frederick B. Lacey Scholarship was awarded to:
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Zachamier Robinson
Mariah Alvarez
Faith Scott
Fathia Ajibola
Chasadi Custis
Peter Ayansiji
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2022
On 23 June 2022, The FBL Foundation awarded five scholarships totaling $12,500 to 5 outstanding graduating seniors from West Side High School. Here, Mr. Lacey announces the essay contest winners and presents the scholarship certificates. We wish to thank West Side High Principal Akbar Cook for inviting us to speak at the graduation.
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The second annual Frederick B. Lacey Scholarship was awarded to:
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Amirah Provoid
Jaylin Boyce
Nagoziem Ezike
Kayla Perkins
Keiona Jones
2021
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The first annual Frederick B. Lacey Scholarship was awarded on June 23, 2021 to 5 graduating seniors. We wish to thank West Side High Principal Akbar Cook for inviting us to speak at the graduation, and we also wish to express our gratitude to Senior Class Advisor Miranda Finley for her coordination of the presentation.
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The first annual Frederick B. Lacey Scholarship was awarded to:
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Shanise Brown
David Asare
Mariam L. Barry
Imani M. Ippolito
Bruce B. Butler
From Left to right, Founder of the FBL Foundation: John P. Lacey, Bruce B. Butler, David Asare, Imani M. Ippolito, Mariam L. Barry, and West Side High School Principal Akbar Cook. Shanise Brown was not able to attend graduation in person and was presented her scholarship by school administrators.