Melissa Breaks Barriers with Scholarship

Melissa Santiago, a West Side High School senior and first-ever recipient of Newark Public Schools’ Modern Student Transportation Scholarship, is set to study psychology at Seton Hall University — all while overcoming serious personal hurdles and blazing a trail for students with special needs. With a $2,500 award and full transportation coverage for her freshman year, Melissa’s story isn’t just about scholarships — it’s about resilience, leadership, and turning obstacles into stepping stones. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dca87dc88886c6e6