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ACTSO- Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics Scholarship
WHAT IS ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to stimulate, improve and enhance academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. Dedicated and committed community volunteers who are professionals from fields in the sciences, humanities, performing arts, visual arts and business support the ACT-SO program. These volunteers serve as mentors and coaches and promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There are 24 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing, visual arts, and business.
WHO SPONSORS ACT-SO?
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, sponsors ACT-SO. ACT-SO receives support from schools, community organizations, churches, foundations, private corporations and individuals.
Grade Level/Age
High School Student
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Organization
Garland NAACP
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Award information
ACT-SO, above all, is a learning experience, in which scholarships and prizes are awarded. At the national level, gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded along with cash scholarships of $1,000, $750 and $500 in each category, in addition to many other awards, scholarships and prizes. Local winners are awarded certificates and many other prizes. Participants develop new skills and enhance their ability with each ACT-SO pursuit.
Eligibility Requirements
African-American high school students who are citizens of the United States, enrolled in grades 9 through 12 and are amateurs in the categories of competition. Students must compete in a local ACT-SO program to qualify for the National ACT-SO competition.