Abdul-Hakim Yaasir White, who graduated from Luis Munoz Marin , is attending St. Benedicts Prep.

Brandon A. Cordero, who graduated from Robert Treat Academy, is attending Seton Hall Prep.

Isabel Rojas, who graduated from Ridge Street School, is attending St. Vincent’s Academy

Jordany Martinez, who graduated from Rafael Hernandez, is attending Saint Benedicts Prep.

Patrick Penafiel, who graduated from Robert Treat Academy, is attending Gill St. Bernards.

Nadir Huggins-Anderson, who graduated from Park Elementary School, is attending St. Benedicts Prep.

Pa Sahiou Camara, who graduated from Barringer High School, is attending Brandeis University. The scholarship was awarded in memory of Octavio "Tave" Padilla and was presented by his daughter.

Yorquiria Evanny Maldonado Mejia, who graduated from Technology High School, is attending New Jersey Institute of Technology. The scholarship was awarded in memory of Jesus Casiano, who was an aide to Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr.

Miajsha Angeli Cancel is attending Rutgers University Newark. The scholarship was awarded in memory of Carmen Vega Ramos.

Nathan Ramos, who graduated from Barringer High School, is attending Bergen Community College. The scholarship was awarded in memory of Essex County Undersheriff Kevin J. Ryan.

The Anibal Ramos Jr. Civic Association awarded scholarships totaling $14,000 to 12 deserving high school and college students.

The scholarships were distributed during an awards ceremony at Nanina’s in the Park attended by family members of the students, state Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, Councilman Luis Quintana and Newark Schools Superintendent Roger Leon along with a number of administrators for North Ward public schools.

The Anibal Ramos Jr. Civic Association on Saturday, April 3, 2021 partnered with North Newark Little League and the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County along with North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr., Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywomen Eliana Pintor Marin and Shanique Speight, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Councilmen Carlos Gonzalez and Luis A. Quintana for a Easter Egg Give and Go event at Kasberger Field.