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The Manuel “Fresh” Spann OPEN HEART Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Manuel “Fresh” Spann, whose soul transitioned in 2017. KYDS has awarded over $20,000 to help students with things like buying cars to get to school, making down payments on tuition, supporting their families with food and rent, and basically anything they need to succeed! ‍‍‍ (FYI, the money goes directly to YOU, not your school).

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La familia de Manuel, SPS Fitness y KYDS establecieron esta beca para conmemorar todo el amor incondicional, la pasión y la esperanza que Manuel tenía por los estudiantes de Asbury Park High School durante su tiempo como especialista en comportamiento para el programa escolar llamado "The Spot".

Known to many as Manny "Fresh," he had an unwavering passion for every student he worked with.

 

His contagious laugh and kind spirit embodied the very essence of his friendship with one of his best friends from high school, KYDS co-founder Rodney, as they worked together closely in Asbury Park High School.

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Through Manny's commitment to students, the goal of this scholarship is to promote the mission of KYDS by showing youth the importance of living a BALANCED life in MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT.

This balance is the key to success in every facet of life, and in any field, they desire to pursue. With good health, a strong mind, and a nurtured soul, one can overcome any obstacle and THRIVE!

 

Who's eligible?

 

  1. Are you a graduating senior from Asbury Park, Neptune, Long Branchm or Academy Charter High School (Class of 2025)?

  2. Did you participate in any KYDS program during the 2024-2025 school year?

  3. Are you planning to go to college, university, or trade school?

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If you answered YES to all three questions, then this scholarship is for YOU!

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Here's the deal:

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We're giving scholarships to 3 amazing students to help them with their college or trade school dreams! ✨

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🥇1st Place = $750

🥈 2nd Place = $500

🥉 3rd Place = $250
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MUST APPLY BY MAY 12th TO BE CONSIDERED

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Thank you to Luz & Anthony Labato, Collis Spann, and The SPS Fitness family for the funds donated to make this scholarship possible!

HOW TO ENTER

  1. Write or record a letter to your future self about how you will stay grounded and uplift others.
     

  2. Post your submission on Instagram or TikTok.
     

  3. Use the hashtag #DearFutureMeKYDS and tag @kyds_nj
     

  4. Submit by Friday, June 6, 2025
     

🎥 Video entries are highly encouraged.

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🌟 Top videos will be featured on KYDS’ social platforms!!!

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