Handy Simmons Scholarship
The 2025-2026 Connectional WMS Handy Simmons Scholarship Application, provided by Ms. Della Archie, the Connectional WMS Education and Scholarship Chairperson.
Please note the eligibility criteria for applicants, which can be found on page one of the application:
1. Must be active members of the A.M.E. Church and the Young People's Division.
2. Must be current Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
3. Must be First-year college students or High School Seniors enrolled in dual credit programs pursuing an Associate or Technical Degree.
For Districts 1-13, one qualifying applicant will receive a $1,000 book scholarship. The name of the SED winner must be submitted to Ms. Della Archie by June 16, 2025. Scholarship winners will be announced during the 2025 YPD Leadership Training Institute and Executive Board Meeting on July 12, 2025.
Please submit complete application packets to Benay Hawkins at benay.hawkins@gmail.com by May 15, 2025.
Once all packets have been received, the SED WMS Education and Scholarship Committee will review and score the applications. After a winner is selected, we will need time to obtain a verification of enrollment letter from their college registrar.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Benay Hawkins via email or at 301-325-6816.