Sims- Fayola Scholarship Opportunities

The Sims-Fayola Foundation is delighted to present the following scholarships to high school seniors who are young men of color: the Ellis-Wade Scholarship, Terrence Mixon Scholarship, and the Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship. These scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to exceptional young men, supporting them in pursuing an undergraduate college education in any discipline of their choosing. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the funds raised, with each scholarship receiving equal amounts of funding. The application period for all three scholarships commences annually on March 1 and concludes on April 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and the submission of compelling essays.

The application window for all three scholarships opens annually on March 1, and closes on April 15. Selection will be based on demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and essays.

Ellis-Wade Scholarship - $500

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It honors Ms. Brenda Diane Ellis and Mrs. Betty Wade, the late mother and grandmother of Dedrick Sims, Founder/CEO of the Sims-Fayola Foundation. These women, who raised a visionary educational leader, exemplified strength, grit, resilience, and determination. Their legacy continues to inspire Dedrick Sims in his work with the foundation.

Terrence Mixon Scholarship - $500

This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Mobile, Alabama. It honors Mr. Mixon, who gave Dedrick Sims his first teaching opportunity at Lillie B. Williamson High School. Under Principal Mixon's guidance, Sims founded the Young Men of Distinction Program and grew as an educator. Mr. Mixon now serves as the Executive Director of Student Support Services for Mobile County Public Schools.

Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship - $500

This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Denver Metro area. It supports the foundation’s pillars of Building Awareness, Building Equity, and Building by Design. The scholarship will be awarded to a young man who exemplifies leadership by advocating for others, serving as a community leader, and valuing the importance of education.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

We aim to ensure that scholarship opportunities extend beyond the Sims-Fayola Foundation for our boys. Below is a link to various scholarships available nationwide. We encourage you to apply, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the respective schools.

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