Our scholarships are intended to help with the next chapter of life, whether it is post-secondary education or college, a life skills or prevocational program, or an adult day program.

All scholarships are reviewed and selected by the Arianna's Angels officers. Recipients receive their scholarship at their school ceremonies and/or at our annual Cigar Night fundraiser.

Who can receive a scholarship

2 graduating high school students of The Gramon Family of Schools in Fairfield, NJ.
A Hanover Park High School, East Hanover, NJ graduating student who is receiving special education and/or related services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
There will also be an opportunity for a Hanover Park High School graduating sibling and/or someone who has been significantly impacted by an individual on the Autism Spectrum.

Applications are made available through the designated schools.

2026 Scholarship Recipients

Joseph MorrisseyGramon Family of Schools
Yasin MeltonGramon Family of Schools
Jaden JamesGramon Family of Schools
Michael RomanoThe Gramon Family of Schools
James CarneyHanover Park High School
Addison DoscherHanover Park High School

2025 Cigar Night Scholarship Recipients

Vincent Michael Alfanoa Senior at Clifton High School will graduate June 2026. Vincent will attend the extended CHS/community program until he’s 21, where he will then go on to attend a Day program.
Nicholas Peter LeContea resident of the Our House community, where he attends the Day Program. He graduated in 2019 from the Bancroft School in Cherry Hill, NJ. A residential school for autistic disabled youth. He then transitioned to the Our House adult residential program in Somerset County.
Danny Nolea graduate of Randolph High School. He attends trade programs at Morris County Vo-Tech, and works at Panera with support from New Jersey DVRS.
Rocco NoleDanny’s identical twin brother and a graduate of Randolph High School. Rocco was recently accepted into Rowan University’s Autism PATH Program in New Jersey, where he looks forward to continuing to build his independence and future.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Amanda CosentinoHanover Park High School Graduate
Sienna QuintelaHanover Park High School
Gia DalessioHanover Park High School
Elio TommasiGramon Family of Schools, New Beginnings
Frank GiordanoGramon Family of Schools, Glenview Gramon
Michael OrricoKearny High School

2024 Cigar Night Scholarship Recipients

Louis ApicellaGraduated Wayne Hills in 2021, Graduated from Wayne Valley Adult Program in 2024. He also participated in Unified Track & Basketball. He is currently a member of the Bridges Adult Program in Fairfield.
Anthony Apicellawho will say a few words tonight, graduated from Wayne Valley in June. A varsity basketball player 3 years, 3rd Team All State, 1st Team All County, a member of the National Honor Society and is currently a business major at Seton Hall University.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Jada QuintelaHanover Park High School
Vincenza UcciHanover Park High School
Michael JimenezThe Gramon Family of Schools, New Beginnings
Jesus CabanThe Gramon Family of Schools, Glenview Gramon

2023 Cigar Night Scholarship Recipients

Nicholas DeRosaattends Oratory Prep and is awaiting an answer from Vilanova and Boston College.
Anthony DeRosaattends the Banion School in Nutley and will be going to the Banion Life Academy after graduation.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Anthony PandulloHanover Park High School
Ava SicilianoHanover Park High School
Sergio GomezThe Gramon Family of Schools, New Beginnings
Nicole HurtadoThe Gramon Family of Schools, Glenview Gramon

Our first scholarship

Our first scholarship was awarded on October 12, 2022 at our annual Cigar Night fundraiser to Michael Palmieri, who was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old. He now has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and is pursuing a Master's Degree in Microbiology at Seton Hall University. Michael is an absolute inspiration to all of those touched by autism.

Thank you to all our applicants. You are all amazing!

Arianna's Angels Scholarship Program in New Jersey