A scholarship fund has been established in the memory of Alex Cabrera $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to select graduating seniors from Weehawken HighSchool, Palisades Park Jr./Sr. HighSchool, NorthBergen HighSchool, Paramus HighSchool, UnionCity HighSchool, St. Peter’s Preparatory, Secaucus HighSchool, andMemorialHighSchool
During his short, yet memorable 11 years, Alex infused his optimism and cheerfulness in the hearts of all those with whom he crossed paths. Alex passed away in 1989 during the beginning of his 6th grade year at Webster Elementary School in Weehawken, NJ, where he was a classmate of current Palisades Park Schools Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Cirillo.
The Alex Cabrera Family Foundation was established in 2015 by educators and friends, Mrs. Pura Cabrera (sister of Alex and retired North Bergen teacher) and Dr. Cirillo, with the intention of memorializing Alex and his love of learning. This scholarship aims to recognize a student who exhibits the same vivacious passion for life, knowledge and people that Alex possessed, and to help defray the ever-rising costs of college for a deserving student
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2nd, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduating Senior
- Any graduating student attending a 2- or 4-year institution
- Students with a disability will be given additional consideration
Application Requirements:
1. Minimum 150-word (600 characters), typed, double-spaced essay on the Human Characteristic of Optimism
Thought starters:
- What does optimism mean to you? How do you feel that you embody this characteristic?
- Describe a time when your optimism directly influenced someone or a time when you yourself were impacted by another person’s optimism.
2. Reference Letter:
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher/school personnel stating why they believe you deserve this scholarship.
Application Form:
Please complete the application form linked herehttps://forms gle/rUTnVZkybS4RKVaf7 by 5pm on May 2nd, 2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to alexcabrerafoundation@gmail com
Scholarship Payment: Scholarship funds will be made payable to recipients following proof of submission of school-related costs (i e books, living expenses, tuition, etc ) incurred for the attended college or university during the first enrolled semester