S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation

10/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

We’re preparing for our 13th Annual MLK Day of Service, and I hope you’ll join us as we come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service.

📅 Monday, January 18, 2027
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Hilton Garden Inn at Harbour View

More details are coming soon. For now, save the date and plan to join us!

Service. Community. Legacy.

10/02/2026

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN | COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation is now accepting nominations for our Community Leadership Award.

We are looking to recognize individuals who are doing extraordinary work and making a meaningful difference in our community.

Community Leadership Award recipient(s) will be honored at our 13th Annual MLK Day of Service on January 18, 2027.

Nomination Deadline: October 23, 2026

Nominate someone today:
https://sdmscholarshipfoundation.com/award-nomination

Help us recognize the individuals whose leadership and service are making our community stronger.

Nominate a leader for the Community Leadership Award with the S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation. Recognize impactful contributions today!

05/20/2026

Tonight, the S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation had the privilege of presenting scholarships at King’s Fork High School’s Senior Awards Night.

We are proud to congratulate our two King’s Fork High School recipients, Victoria Simmons and Aracely Garcia-Santana.

It was truly inspiring to see the many scholarships awarded to such deserving students this evening. Congratulations to the King’s Fork High School Class of 2026. We wish each of you continued success as you begin this exciting new chapter.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Recipients. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students and wish them continued success as they begin the next chapter of their academic journey.

05/06/2026

The S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce that we are awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to the Class of 2026. 🎓

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:

⭐ Aracely Garcia-Santana • $4,000 (General Scholarship)
⭐ Samara Jones • $4,000 (General Scholarship)
⭐ Jamyah Franklin • $4,000 (General Scholarship)
⭐ Victoria Simmons • $4,000 (Healthcare Scholarship)
⭐ Kyra General • $4,000 (Healthcare Scholarship)

A sincere thank you to our donors, sponsors, and supporters who made these scholarships possible. Your generosity allows us to continue investing in the future of our students and our community.

05/03/2026

On Tuesday, May 5, we will be participating in a local day of giving.

The S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation is raising $5,000 to provide scholarships for graduating seniors in Suffolk. Every dollar helps remove financial barriers and creates opportunities for our students to succeed.

If you are able, please consider supporting and sharing our fundraiser. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

04/21/2026

2026 Scholarship Announcement

We are excited to announce that the S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation is awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships this year. 🎓

Recipients will be notified by May 1, and names will be shared once all release forms have been signed. 🖋️

Thank you to our incredible donors. Your generosity makes this impact possible and helps invest in the future of our scholars.