Congratulations, 2019 High School Scholarship Winner

At Tuesday's summer kick-off meeting, Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation recognized Brendan Magrini, Manasquan High School senior, with a $1,000 scholarship. Brendan's comprehensive application, which included evidence of his scholarship, leadership, and community service, was chosen among a highly competitive and worthwhile applicant pool.

Brendan accepted the award from the Foundation board members, and his parents, John and Nora Magrini. Dr. Tess Nielsen, Foundation president, added, "Brendan embodies the ideals of our community. He'll be a great ambassador for the power of a quality education." As this is the sixth year for awarding the scholarship prize, the significance of program is growing.

Brendan will matriculate to The University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland as engineering major.



Avon-by-the-Sea Education Foundation is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization organized exclusively for charitable purposes. The purposes of the corporation are to:

  • Promote the advancement of community and public education for those who reside in the borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey.

  • Secure and distribute grants and contributions from individuals, estates, government, corporations, foundations, and any other source for the educational benefit of the residents of the borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey.

Your support will help bridge the gap between the educational needs of our community and currently available resources.