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Falio Leyba Scholarship

Funded by
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Leyba
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Winners Announced
May 22, 2026
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school student
State:
New Jersey
School:
Eastside High School, Mastery High School of Camden or Camden High School
Education Level:
State:
School:
High school student
New Jersey
Eastside High School, Mastery High School of Camden or Camden High School

The Leyba Family has been the proud owner of Leyba Grocery in Centerville, New Jersey, for over twenty-seven years.

The Leyba family has been deeply rooted in the Centerville community and believes in giving back to the town that has supported their business for nearly three decades. There are many motivated and hardworking students who demonstrate strong academic performance, community involvement, and commitment to their future goals but do not have the financial means to pursue their desired paths.

This scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.

Any high school student at Eastside High School, Camden High School or Mastery High School of Camden in New Jersey may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have demonstrated academic achievement and community service.

To apply, tell us about your journey, what hardships you have faced, how you have overcome challenges, and what your vision is for the future.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Winners Announced
May 22, 2026
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Tell us about your journey, including the hardships you have faced, how you overcame them, and your vision for the future. The essay should convey your passion for learning and your commitment to making a positive impact in your community.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2026

Winners
Andrew Wyatt
Eastside High School
Camden, NJ
Finalists
Kingston Gooding
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School
Oaklyn, NJ
Sage Harris
Camden High School
Camden, NJ

May 2025

Winners
Zion Pyner
Coppin State University
Camden, NJ

Winning Application

Andrew Wyatt
Eastside High SchoolCamden, NJ
I would like to start by introducing myself. My name is Andrew Wyatt. I am currently a senior at Eastside High School in Camden, New Jersey. I currently reside with my grandmother in Camden, New Jersey. Both my parents are deceased. I never knew my mother. She died at the Lady of Lordes Hospital while in labor with me. I lived with my father until the age of 4, when he died of a heart attack. My grandmother is the person who raised me to be the person that I am today. I am respectful, responsible, and reliable. I really can’t say that I faced hardships, thankfully. I have my uncles and other family members who have been there for me every step of the way. And for this I am grateful. I plan to attend Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey. Majoring in Education or as a Social Worker. I’m interested in anything related to helping children. Because I understand what it feels like to struggle academically. I have had great teachers who have helped me in my academic achievements. I feel as though I will make a great teacher because I understand and I know firsthand the challenges today's youth are facing. I love going to school. It’s just something about me that I have to be there regularly. I have not missed a day from school since starting 1st grade until the present. What motivates me to go every day is the support of my grandmother, helping me turn it into a routine. What I like about going to school is my teachers. They are very orgainzed they keep the classroom well structured and safe to make sure everyone has a smooth opportunity in learning, and it has been days, the classroom has been difficult, where I don’t get everything correct, which doesn’t stop me from going. I want to come out of college being an educator, making a positive impact on my community by helping kids who don’t have the resources that they need to move on with their education. And I want to help those students who don’t have access to the materials that they need. My main goal at the end of the day is to make sure the students enjoy learning and feeling valued and safe inside a classroom environment, and to make sure everyone has an opportunity to make a difference in their future.
Zion Pyner
Coppin State UniversityCamden, NJ

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 22, 2026.

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What is the scholarship award?

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When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on May 22, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

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