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How to apply for a scholarship
Our scholarship submission period starts February 1, 2024. All submissions are due by March 15, 2024 5pm CST. This is a great time to review and start preparing the required documents. Check the website for all the details at...
2023 Aspire Higher Event
Join us on Wednesday December 6th, 2023, 5-7PM CST at Tulsa Downtown Central Library for an event by Young People of the Next Generation and The Simon Estes Educational Foundation, Inc. to offer access to meet college recruiters, and learn about scholarships and...
Our Success Stories
Learn about several of our Scholars who have graduated at https://seef.org/successstories/
Board member Toneille Bent
“I’ve heard of the foundation since my own youth, and was thrilled to know that this work continues to today. As a former educator, a woman of color, and a community member who still serves in education spaces, serving with an organization devoted to supporting and...
Board member Judith Blackwell
“I grew up in Tulsa, the daughter of an American Airlines mechanic; my family had no college graduates. I’m a proud product of Tulsa public schools, Nathan Hale High School and the University of Oklahoma Medical school, two medical residencies and a fellowship. I’ve...
CEO The Rev. Glenna J. Huber
“I joined The Simon Estes Educational Foundation, Inc. as its Chief Executive Officer to further the mission of the co-founders and to help ensure that their commitment to educational opportunities, especially for historically under-represented students in the...
Co-founder Dr. Simon Estes
Co-founder and namesake, Dr. Simon Estes, is an internationally renowned Opera Singer who has sung in 84 of the major Opera Houses, with 115 Orchestra’s, 104 Operatic Roles, and with over 90 different Conductors all around the world. Simon has sung for over 20...
Co-founder Jayne Reed
In addition to her roles as Co-Founder, CEO, Chairwoman, and long-standing Adopt-A-Scholar sponsor of The Simon Estes Educational Foundation, Inc., Ms. Reed has served her community as a board volunteer of the Tulsa Ballet Theatre, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Urban League,...
By Jayne Reed, Co-Founder
Driving home with my husband after having dinner at a Tulsa restaurant, my thoughts kept returning to the young man who served as our waiter for the evening. Although he performed his assigned duties with politeness and efficiency, I could not help but sense a...