Samaad Z Frazier LEGACY Scholarship Award

Our Mission: The mission of the Samaad Z Frazier Legacy Scholarship Award is to honor the memory of Samaad Z Frazier by empowering and supporting high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Through this scholarship, we aim to recognize and celebrate students who embody Samaad’s spirit of determination, leadership, and service, and to provide them with financial assistance to pursue their higher education goals. Our mission is to inspire and encourage the next generation of leaders to overcome obstacles, achieve their full potential, and contribute meaningfully to society, in memory of Samaad’s enduring legacy of strength, compassion, and kindness.

The Samaad Z Frazier Legacy Scholarship aims to achieve three key objectives:

  1. Honoring Samaad’s Memory: The scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Samaad Z Frazier, a remarkable individual who left a lasting impact on his community. By commemorating his legacy, we aim to keep his spirit alive and inspire others to embody his positive qualities.
  2. Supporting Academic Pursuits: The scholarship provides financial support to high school students who have excelled in academics and demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges. By offering this assistance, we strive to empower students to pursue their educational goals and unlock their full potential.
  3. Promoting Resilience and Sportsmanship: Through this scholarship, we aim to recognize and celebrate the resilience and sportsmanship displayed by young athletes like Samaad. By highlighting these qualities, we hope to inspire others to persevere in the face of adversity and uphold the values of integrity, perseverance, and teamwork both on and off the field.

Samaad graduated from Franklin High School in 2018. He continued his studies at Kean University before losing his to gun violence on December 31, 2019.