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POTENTIAL
ON THE PERIPHERY

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We Help Students

See Top Colleges As Real Options

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SIMMONS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

For Students

SMF offers the 3PI Mentoring Program, scholarships, college visits, webinars, and other resources to help develop your potential on the periphery.

EVENTS

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SIMMONS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Get Involved

SMF thrives on the efforts of its volunteers, sponsors, and partner institutions. SMF has organized a talented network of young professionals, professors, graduate students, and SMF alumni from top colleges and universities nationwide. 

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"As a former foster child, I did not have many opportunities that opened up my worldview. SMF opened the door for me to visit colleges I most likely would have never considered. Now, as an Alum of Spelman College and Georgia State University, I am so grateful SMF is a part of my story."

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"SMF played an invaluable role in my college decision process and my future. The program does an outstanding job of offering tangible benefits such as mock interviews and help with application essays. However, the true value of the program lies in its ability to broaden horizons and encourage students to strive for heights that they previously did not imagine were possible."

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"The Simmons Memorial Foundation has provided me with countless opportunities, for which I am truly grateful.
It is because of Professor Simmons and his program that I discovered Wellesley College, where I am now proudly pursuing my education. Thanks to his guidance and the opportunities provided by SMF, I was able to secure the funding necessary to attend this incredible institution."

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SIMMONS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Our Partners

Our partnering institutions are vital to our success. If you are a high school, college, university, or civic organization who wishes to help deliver the promise of higher education, we can help. Please contact us at smfnonprofit@gmail.com and let’s talk about how we might be able to visit your location or host a visit by you to speak with our participants.

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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

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WELLESLEY COLLEGE

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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

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NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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OUR MISSION

Since 1996, SMF has prepared students for college admission and nurtured habits of mind that are essential for high achievement in complex learning communities. As a result, students who once had few college options are now offered admission and graduate from some of the most selective colleges and universities in the nation.

Email

info@simmonsmemorialfoundation.org

Address

3220 N Street NW

Suite 230

Washington, DC 20007

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