Phyllis McNeal Simmons

Educational Scholarship Foundation

 

Purpose:

To provide financial assistance to some child upon high school graduation in the furthering of their academic education at any of the accredited Colleges or Universities within the United States.

Recipient Guidelines:

1.     Must be a recent graduate from any of the Gadsden County High Schools located within the state of Florida.

 

2.     Must have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

 

3.     Must submit a one page essay (typed, single line spacing).

Essay should be titled “My Interests”.  Essay should include what interests you have and how you plan to develop or enhance that interest for future application/implementation to make a positive difference in your community and/or the lives you affect.

 

Scholarship Amount:

The amount of the scholarship varies from $200.00 to $500.00 per year.  The scholarship check will be made out to the college or university in care of the recipient’s name.

 

Application Deadline:

Completed applications must be received no later than April 1st of the applicant’s high school graduating year.

 

Obtaining Application:

 

Applications may be obtained via the following:

 

Phyllis McNeal Simmons Educational Scholarship Foundation Website at http://www.pmsesfoundation.org/

East Gadsden High School Guidance Counselor Office

West Gadsden High School Guidance Counselor Office

 

Request by mail to:     Meloneze M. Moore                OR      Catina Simmons Russ

                                    4313 Kandra Court                             65 Makayla Lane

                                    Orlando, Florida   32812                    Quincy, Florida  32352

 

                                                 

Applicant Response Notification:

Notification of acceptance or denial will be sent back to the applicant no later than May 15th of the applicant’s high school graduating year.