Capacity Building Grant

New York Academy with this grant aims to contribute to the projects and materials that build long-term capacity at schools in high-poverty areas in the State of New Jersey. NYA will grant $10,000 in total; $1,000 to $1,500 will be granted to successful applicants.

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New York Academy Capacity Building Grant

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education”

– Martin Luther King

STEM AP Awards

Every year New York Academy Educational Services (NYA) recognizes successful high school students for their exceptional achievement in multiple STEM AP Exams and the teachers whose classes perform well on these exams. With this award, NYA aims to encourage both AP students and the teachers across the state of New Jersey to pursue scholastic accomplishment. New York Academy Educational Services will award a total of $15K.

30 students will be awarded $250 each.
15 teachers will be awarded $500 each.

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Latest News

UPLIFT Supports Students Through Back-to-School Supply Distributions

In late August 2026, UPLIFT Academy distributed back-to-school supplies to students and families at five community partner locations: Alaaka Association, Masjid Fallahee, Masjid Mubarak, Masjid Muhammad, and Seminary Baptist Church. The backpacks were generously sponsored by Embrace Relief and the Turkish Cultural Center, helping students begin the new school year with essential supplies.

Summer Math Camp Students Celebrate Achievements at Certificate Ceremonies

UPLIFT Academy celebrated the completion of its 2026 Summer Math Camp programs with certificate ceremonies held for students across multiple locations. Each ceremony recognized students who completed an intensive two-week summer program that provided approximately 40 hours of math instruction. In addition to receiving certificates, students were also awarded Amazon gift cards in recognition of their hard work and achievement.

UPLIFT Academy’s 2026–27 Programs Begin October 17

UPLIFT Academy’s 2026–27 academic-year programs will begin on Saturday, October 17, bringing expanded academic support to students across three locations in Newark and Paterson. This year, programs will be offered at the UPLIFT Academy Learning Center in Newark, Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson, and New Birth Church (Iglesia Nuevo Nacimiento) in Paterson.