Because the Best Legacy Is Character.

The Nicholas Fassett Memorial Scholarship exists to honor and celebrate the life of Nicholas Fassett by supporting students who demonstrate kindness, humility, loyalty, and a genuine care for others. We believe that character is one of the greatest legacies a person can leave behind, and our goal is to empower young people who live by those values.

Who was Nick:

Nicholas Fassett treated every person with genuine kindness. No matter who he was speaking with, he had a way of making people feel included, heard, and comfortable. Conversations with Nick were something people truly looked forward to. He brought warmth into everyday moments and made others feel that they mattered.

Nick loved joking around with his friends, especially during lunch, and his humor was part of what made being around him so easy. He carried himself with calm and patience, never letting a bad day show and never responding with anger. His steady, positive presence left a lasting impression on everyone around him.

Nick showed us all the importance of kindness, and that character is often found in consistency, empathy, and how we treat others when no one is watching. Nick’s life was tragically cut short, but his legacy did not end with him. This scholarship exists to honor the way Nick lived and to recognize students who carry forward the same spirit of inclusion, compassion, and goodness. Through them, the values Nick lived by continue to inspire and uplift others.

Who can Apply?

The Nicholas Fassett Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior attending Franklin Academy within the Malone Central School District.

This scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates kindness, humility, and loyalty through their everyday actions, relationships, and service to others. While academic effort is valued, this award is rooted first and foremost in character.

Board of Directors

The Nicholas Fassett Memorial Scholarship was created out of love, loss, and a shared commitment to ensuring that Nick’s character and values continue to have an impact beyond his lifetime. This scholarship exists not only to honor Nick’s memory, but to recognize students who live with the same kindness, humility, and loyalty that defined who he was every day.

The Board of Directors is made up of individuals who knew Nick personally and who are dedicated to carrying this mission forward. Each board member brings a unique perspective and are united by a common goal: to preserve Nick’s legacy by uplifting students who reflect the values he lived by.

Conrad Fassett – Treasurer

Nick’s father, Conrad Fassett, serves on the board to help ensure that his son’s legacy is honored in a meaningful and lasting way.

William Perrigo – Secretary

William Perrigo was a close friend of Nick and continues to honor his memory through thoughtful stewardship of the scholarship.

Kamden Spicer – President

Kamden Spicer was also a close friend of Nick and serves as President of the scholarship.

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