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1 Million in Simon Youth Scholarships includes Awards for Two Brooklyn Students

1 Million in Simon Youth Scholarships includes Awards for Two Brooklyn Students

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Two local students will continue their education this fall with the help of The Mills at Jersey Gardens and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF).

Jocelyn Chen and Yifan He, both of Brooklyn, NY, have received Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarships, valued at $1500 and $750, respectively. The scholarships are awarded in partnership between The Mills at Jersey Gardens and Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities for youth.

Chen, a recent graduate of Midwood High School, and He, a recent graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, exemplified themselves through academic excellence, leadership skills, and participation in both school and community activities. In the fall, Jocelyn will attend Stony Brook University in New York and Yifan will attend Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.

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, says Crystal Fresco, Director of Marketing and Business Development, The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

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.”

About Simon Youth Foundation

Simon Youth Foundation is a national nonprofit based in Indianapolis and is rated as a Four Star Charity by Charity Navigator. SYF exists to help at-risk students who are on the verge of dropping out of high school stay in school. Through 26 Simon Youth Academies in 12 states and Simon Youth Scholarships, SYF advocates, creates and initiates educational opportunities for students by creating learning environments primarily inside Simon malls. In partnership with local public schools, SYF has maintained a 90% graduation rate at its Academies since inception, graduated more than 13,000 students, and awarded more than $15 million in scholarships. Learn more at SYF.

About The Mills at Jersey Gardens

The Mills at Jersey Gardens is New Jersey’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores under one roof. A shopper’s paradise, The Mills at Jersey Gardens is anchored by top outlets including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Century 21, Marshall’s, and the best brand outlets including Michael Kors, Coach, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, Nike, True Religion, Nautica, PUMA, Kenneth Cole and Guess. The center also offers the largest Tommy Hilfiger in the US. With daily transportation from both the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Liberty International Airport, the center is a great day-trip out of the hustle and bustle of New York City and features tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes. Enjoy great dining at Johnny Rockets, Chili’s, Applebee’s and its food court – voted one of the best in the state by NJ.com. Located at 651 Kapkowski Rd. in Elizabeth, The Mills at Jersey Gardens is easy to access off exit 13A on Interstate 95. For more information, call (908) 354-5900 or visit SIMON. The Mills at Jersey Gardens may also be found on Facebook at JerseyGardens and on Twitter MillsatJersey

 

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