1. A Mother of Multiples who has resided in New York State for the last five (5) years, or the unmarried offspring living at home.
2. Applicants must be a High School Graduate or equivalent. A GPA of 2.50 is recommended.
3. At least two (2) letters of recommendation that state the strengths and character of the applicant. The address, phone number, nature of relationship and length of time applicant is known by the individual should be included.
4. Name, relationship, Social Security Number and copies of birth certificates of all children, including applicant, that reside in the home.
5. Application must be completed and returned. (Use the email link below to request an application.)
6. Applicant must submit a 250-400 word essay. The title must be "How Higher Education Will Affect My Future". The essay must be typewritten and double-spaced.
7. Copies of all academic transcripts from high school, college, or other accredited education facilities attended.
8. A complete personal resume is required. It should include all work history, education, plus involvement in any extra curricular activities, clubs, civic, or community service.
9. All documents need not be sent at the same time but must be postmarked no later than Feburary 20th. In the lower left hand corner of the envelope it must be written, "To be opened by MSS Chairman only".
1. The Marie Simmons Scholarship Committee will review the completed application packet to choose a winners.
2. The awards will be given on a year-to-year basis. Scholarship recipients may not apply again.
3. Awards will be presented at the Saturday General Meeting of the Annual State Meeting to the recipient or appointed representative.
1. An original receipt from the college indicating recipient has registered and paid tuition in the first academic year after the award is presented is required or the scholarship must be returned to the NYSOMOTC.
2. If awardee is unable to attend college during the first academic year after the award is presented the Chairman must be contacted. Award will be put in abeyance for one (1) academic year.
The creation of this scholarship is a Free Act of the New York State Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs. The NYSOMOTC retains the rights to alter, suspend, cancel or halt the Marie Simmons Scholarship at any time and without given reason.
