Newark Scholars Program
Newark Academy continues to honor and celebrate its long-standing history and connection with the city of Newark. One of the many ways in which we do this is through The Newark Scholars Program, which was established in 2012 thanks to the generosity of a loyal alumnus.
Since its founding in 1774, Newark Academy has provided students from across the region with a welcoming atmosphere in which to grow and learn. NA’s first four campuses were located in Newark, and students from the city filled our halls and classrooms. Since 1964, when Newark Academy’s Board of Trustees relocated the school to Livingston, Newark Academy has committed itself to maintaining its historic connection to the city of Newark.
Today, NA remains proud of its ties to Newark and seeks to provide talented students from our namesake city with the very best independent school education. Thanks to the generosity of a loyal alumnus, NA established the Newark Scholars Program in 2012 to provide full scholarships to up to six students each year who live in or attend school in Newark.
If you live in or attend school in the City of Newark and complete our Admission and Financial Aid applications, you will be considered for our Newark Scholars Program, which covers the full cost of tuition, other school-related expenses, and further academic and social support throughout a student's time at Newark Academy.
Program Parameters
The Newark Scholars Program seeks to recruit qualified applicants in the 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grades who reside or attend school in the City of Newark. As part of their scholarship, Newark Scholars will receive:
Financial Support
The Scholarship covers the cost of tuition, lunch and technology fees, MacBook rental, required classroom supplies (books, lab materials, etc.) and school trips, including the Immersion experience, transportation through Newark Academy’s transportation partner of choice, required athletic equipment, and Newark Academy Summer Session courses up to $2,200.
In addition to financial support, being part of the Newark Scholars program also includes:
- A dedicated Program Coordinator who serves as a resource for Scholar recipients and their families
- A mentorship program, which pairs new and returning scholars
- Participating in the Newark Scholars Cohort, which meets monthly
- An active alumni network with on campus opportunities for current scholars to meet with alumni
How to Apply for the Newark Scholar’s Program
Students entering grades 6-9 who live in or attend school in the city of Newark are welcome to apply for the Newark Scholars Program:
- Select “Yes” to the Newark Scholar’s Question on the Online Admission Form (OAF) and submit by December 1, 2025.
- Complete the additional application steps (Steps to Apply) by January 12, 2026
- Submit a Financial Aid Application by January 12, 2026 and qualify for need-based financial aid
Meet the Inaugural Class
Asia Moore '16 Diversity and Talent Development Program Manager
After graduating from NA, Asia earned a B.S. in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and worked in the human resources department at Bloomberg L.P. Asia now works to advance equity and inclusion in her role as a diversity and talent development program manager in Morgan Stanley’s Firm Risk Management Chief Administrative Office.
Josh Martin '16 Marketing Professional
Josh earned a B.A. in business administration from Muhlenberg College, where he was also able to continue his passion of playing football. Upon graduation, Josh pursued a career in marketing. He currently does freelance marketing for small and large companies with the goal of building his own marketing agency.
Jocelyn Willoughby '16 Professional Basketball Player
A New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year during her time at NA, Jocelyn is now showcasing her skills as a forward/guard on the WNBA courts and in Australia during the off-season. Off the court, Jocelyn earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Virginia in May 2022.
Katelynn Rodriguez '16 Architect Administrative Assistant
Katelynn earned a B.A. in Spanish from Drew University and currently works for an architecture firm in Newark as an administrative assistant. She works directly under the office’s principal architect, which gives her a front-row seat to operations and marketing discussions, as well as conversations among the firm’s leadership.
Meet the Newark Scholar Program Coordinator
Mr. Harcourt Lucius is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and supporting Newark Academy’s Newark Scholars. For any questions about the Newark Scholars Program, please contact Mr. Lucius at hlucius@newarka.edu.