BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
Two graduating seniors
at York Early College Academy
in Jamaica were awarded
scholarships by the Zara Realty
Charitable Foundation in
recognition of their outstanding
leadership abilities and
academic excellence.
The students, Alicia Majid
and Lorraine Benn, both graduated
from York Early College
Academy on May 27 and each
received a $1,000 scholarship
from the Zara Realty Charitable
Foundation, a Jamaicabased
charity run by the family
that founded Zara Realty.
Benn, who graduated with
an A average and plans to
become a doctor, has been active
in the community since
her middle school days, creating
educational workshops to
ensure awareness of the need
for more equitable healthcare
access for LGBTQ youth and
adults.
Majid, who also graduated
with an A average and plans
to earn a degree in public administration
and a career in
public service, was elected by
her peers to be the York Early
College Academy student government
secretary.
“These inspiring young
women represent the very best
of our city, our community
and our nation,” said Tony
Subraj, co-managing partner
of Zara Realty. “Our foundation
is dedicated to helping the
next generation of leaders realize
their full potential, and
with these scholarships, I am
certain Alicia and Lorraine
will continue on their path of
success and continue improving
the lives of their neighbors
here in Queens and beyond.”
Amir Sobhraj, co-managing
partner of Zara Realty,
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Alicia Majid, who graduated from York Early College Academy with an A average, receives a $1,000
scholarship from the Zara Realty Foundation, presented by Tony Subraj, co-managing partner at Zara
Realty. Photo courtesy of Zara Realty Foundation
said the two scholarship winners
have shown what it takes
to accomplish their dreams.
“Both are interested in pursuing
studies that will prepare
them for careers that have
shown themselves during the
pandemic to be essential for
the overall well-being of our
society,” Sobhraj said. “We are
thrilled to share this accomplishment
with them.”
Noah Angeles, principal of
York Early College Academy,
said they’re thankful to the
Zara Charitable Foundation
for its focus on improving the
lives of their students. Additionally,
the organization has
also dedicated the school’s
first student counseling center
last year.
“We look forward to a continuing
partnership with this
wonderful local organization,”
Angeles said. “Let me also say
congratulations to Alicia and
Lorraine, as well as to our entire
2021 graduating class. It has
been a challenging year, and I
am so proud of your success.”
Reach reporter Carlotta
Mohamed by e-mail at cmohamed@
schnepsmedia.com or
by phone at (718) 260–4526.
Pair of Jamaica high
school seniors earn
$1,000 scholarships
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