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

A local student will continue their education this fall with the help of Jersey Shore Premium Outlets and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF).

Jose Caceres of Perth Amboy (center), accompanied by his mother Sonaly Batista (inner right) and his brother Victor Caba (inner left), has received a Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship valued at $750. The scholarship is awarded in partnership between Jersey Shore Premium Outlets and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets General Manager Janet Porter (far left) and Area Director of Marketing and Business Development Michele Baboomian (far right) recently presented the oversized check to Caceres at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.

Caceres is a recent graduate of Perth Amboy High School and exemplified himself through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities. He plans to study Business at Farleigh Dickinson University 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 Janet Porter, general manager of Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.

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.”