$1 million in Simon Youth Scholarships includes awards for local students

A local student will continue their education this fall with the help of Livingston Mall and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF).

Cindy Gnawa, of East Orange, has received a Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship valued at $1,500. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between Livingston Mall and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Gnawa is a recent graduate of East Orange STEM Academy High School and exemplified herself through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities. She plans to study at the University of Virginia in the fall.

“We are very proud of the Simon Youth Scholarships program, because it has given us the opportunity to support the academic endeavors of promising youth right here in our community,” said Maria Gregorius, area director of mall marketing for Livingston Mall.

Simon Youth Scholarships are awarded annually to at least one student in every U.S. community that is home to a Simon® property. This year, approximately $1.3 million will be awarded.

“Simon Youth Community Scholarships reward academic excellence across the country and help students to continue their education,” said J. Michael Durnil, President and CEO of SYF. “Financial concerns should never be the reason preventing a child from pursuing their dreams.”