The Woodlands' Families Scholarship

The Woodlands Families Scholarship Fund was established by descendants of William Gilmore Simms, a popular 19th century literary figure. William Gilmore Simms lived at Woodlands Plantation, and the Simms family has owned the plantation since 1821.

The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the long-term, continuous relationship between the black and white families associated with Woodlands Plantation and the community in which it is located. This academic scholarship is available to African American students who are descendants of the enslaved families of Woodlands Plantation to obtain a college or technical school education.  

Please note at this time, the Woodlands Scholarship Fund is not accepting new applications.  Please check back in the middle of February to see if new scholarships are available.

Forms
Criteria
Renewal Application

2008 Woodlands' Families Scholarship Recipient
Tiffany Huggins - Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Thomas Rumph - Savannah College of Art & Design