Scholarships

The Sims-Fayola Foundation is pleased to offer the Ellis-Wade Scholarship for Young Men, the Terrence Mixon Scholarship for Young Men, the Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship for Young Men, the Sergeant Major Don Quandt Scholarship for Young Men, and the Colonel Nick Pizzuti Scholarship for Young Men to be awarded to young men of color who high school seniors. The Sims-Fayola Foundation will award the scholarships to provide outstanding young men some financial support to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of their choice. The number of scholarships will be based on the amount of money we raise. Each scholarship will be funded at equal amounts.

​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. 

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Ellis-Wade Scholarship for
​Young Men

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The Ellis-Wade Scholarship for Young Men is available to graduating high school seniors residing in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  This scholarship is to honor two women who raised a visionary and educational architect, Dedrick Sims, Founder/CEO of the Sims-Fayola Foundation.  Ms. Brenda Diane Ellis, the late mother of Dedrick Sims, and Mrs. Betty Wade, his late grandmother, embody strength, grit, resilience, and determination that inspire his work as he leads the foundation. 
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Terrence Mixon Scholarship for Young Men

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The Terrence Mixon Scholarship for Young Men is available to graduating high school seniors residing in Mobile, Alabama.  This scholarship is to honor Mr. Mixon who believed in Dedrick Sims, offering him his first opportunity to teach at Lillie B. Williamson High School in Mobile.  Principal Mixon allowed Sims to grow as an educator under his tutelage where Dedrick started the Young Men of Distinction Program.  Mr. Mixon now serves as the Executive Director of Student Support Services for Mobile County Public Schools.
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Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship for Young Men

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The Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship for Young Men is available to graduating high school seniors residing in the Denver or Atlanta Metropolitan areas. The three pillars that support the work of the foundation are: Advocacy and Awareness, Capacity Building, and Education.  Hence, this scholarship will be awarded to a young man who embodies and demonstrates their leadership by advocating for others, serves as a leader in their community committed to building the capacity of others, and values the importance of education.
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Sergeant Major
Don Quandt
Scholarship for Young Men

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The Sergeant Major Don Quandt Scholarship for Young Men  is made in the memory of CSM Don Quandt and is available to young men in the Denver Metropolitan area. Don had a long and much loved career in the military, and spent many years  in Special Forces as a Green Beret.   Don had a long and valued friendship with our CEO, Dedrick Sims. Don was passionate about advocating for others and his willingness to help anyone in need. Don's family's wish is that on behalf of Don, this scholarship will be awarded to a young man who desires to be an inspiration to others in their community.

Colonel Nick M. Pizzuti Scholarship for Young Men

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The Colonel Nick M. Pizzuti Scholarship for Young Men is made in the memory of Colonel Nick Pizzuti and is available to young men in the Denver metropolitan area. As an officer in the military and a member of Special Forces as a Green Beret, Nick was a model of determination.  He always loved mentoring young people who faced adversity.  Nick’s hope would be that this scholarship would make a positive impact on a young man’s life who is determined to make a difference in the lives of others.

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2017-2018 Scholarship Winners

Ellis-Wade Scholarship
​Mr. Carter Buckner
From: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Attending: University of Arkansas

Terrence Mixon Scholarship
Mr. Nicholas Henry
From: Mobile, Alabama
Attending: Vanderbilt University

Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship
​Mr. Leviticus Smith
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Attending: Dalton State College

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2018-2019 Scholarship Winners

Ellis-Wade Scholarship
​Mr. Vince Trujillo
From: Denver, Colorado
Attending: TBA

Terrence Mixon Scholarship
Mr. Michael Watts
From: Slidell, Louisiana
Attending: Morehouse College

Sims-Fayola Foundation Scholarship
​Mr. Andre Wilson
From: Denver, Colorado 
Attending: Colorado State University