About Our Scholarship Recipients
The Babak Najafi Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who will continue their education and embody Babak’s character; encouraging, enthusiastic, bright spirited, mature, and counted on in times of need. The recipients also possess strong leadership qualities in both academic and extracurricular activities. They have been active in competitive team sports. The scholarship winners are recognized here, at senior awards night, graduation, and/or Babak Najafi Scholarship Fundraising Events.
Scholarship Recipient Spotlights

Dario Almonte, 2017
I am extremely thankful for the Babak Najafi Memorial Scholarship fund for believing in me and helping fund my college career. I appreciate the mentorship, the yearly events, and updates on past alumni. I am forever grateful to be a part of this family and looking forward to staying actively involved with future recipients. Thank you!

Ellen S. Cola, 2016
I am incredibly thankful to the Babak Najafi Memorial Scholarship Fund for helping me fund my college career. This Fund is more than just providing financial support to deserving students, however. I have gained a family through this scholarship and I am forever indebted.
22 Scholarship Recipients since 2006
College Attending - Pace University anticipated class of 2024
Major Pursuing - Nursing
Sport - Walk-on Track and Field
College Attending - Binghamton University anticipated class of 2024
Major Pursuing - Pre-med and Biology
Sport - Walk-on Track and Field
College Attending - Virginia Tech anticipated class of 2024
Major Pursuing - Civil Engineering
Sport - Club Volleyball
College Attending - SUNY Morrisville anticipated class of 2024
Major Pursuing - Business Administration and Sports Management
Sport - Football and Basketball
2014 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
Stony Brook
Information Technology Degree, Class of 2018
2017 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
Monroe College
Information Technology Degree, Class of 2014
Barton College
Mass Communications and Video Production, Class of 2016
2011 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
Western New England University
BS Industrial Engineering, Class of 2015
Professional Experience
Process Engineer at Amerisource Bergen
2010 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
Manhattan College
BS Computer Science, Class of 2014
Professional Experience
Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer for Datto
2009 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
University at Albany SUNY
BA Rhetoric & Communications, Class of 2013
2008 BNMSF Scholarship RecipientUtica College
BS Occupational Therapy, Class of 2012
MS Occupational Therapy, Class of 2013
2006 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
William Patterson University
BS Secondary Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and Mathematics, Class of 2011
Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary
MS in Divinity
2006 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
Monroe College
BS Degree, Class of 2010
2015 BNMSF Scholarship Recipient
SUNY Brockport
Biology & Physical Therapy, Class of 2019