Updates:
Achieve Atlanta Is Expanding to Fulton County Schools
Starting this fall, students at Creekside and Tri-Cities High Schools in the Fulton County Schools district will gain access to Achieve Atlanta’s powerful college-going support services. And in February 2026, they’ll be eligible to apply for the Achieve Atlanta Scholarship, which offers up to $20,000 for college tuition and fees.
Achieve Atlanta’s Refreshed Brand Identity
After nearly a decade, Achieve Atlanta is unveiling a refreshed brand that embodies our growth, reflects our values, and boldly envisions a future where race and income no longer dictate postsecondary success.
Believe. Expect. Achieve.
Atlanta’s students have dreams: for their futures, their families, and their careers. We’re here to support those students. See how we’re doing this.
College Access
Achieve Atlanta and our College Access partners support students as they chart their paths to college. We provide strategic, operational, and financial support to offer a district-wide college advising program in APS that serves all juniors and seniors.
College Success
As a part of fulfilling our mission, Achieve Atlanta partners with postsecondary institutions and college success experts to offer direct support, coaching and advising, and broker additional services to students.
For Students
The case for college is clear. People who complete higher education are more satisfied with their careers, wealthier, and better prepared to achieve their dreams.
For Families
Parents and caregivers are one of the most important ingredients in a student’s success. We provide resources to help you propel your student toward their dreams.
Our Community
Because students can face a number of barriers completing postsecondary education, we are mobilizing a community of organizations to support students in a holistic way.
"I am truly grateful to Achieve Atlanta for their generosity throughout my collegiate journey.
I graduated with my undergraduate degree debt free."
"I am truly grateful to Achieve Atlanta for their generosity throughout my collegiate journey. I graduated with my undergraduate degree debt free."
ACHIEVE ATLANTA
Scholarship
The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support students pursuing various postsecondary paths after high school. The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship is an important part of Achieve Atlanta’s broader effort to dramatically increase the number of students who earn a postsecondary degree or credential.
Achieve Atlanta Alumni
“Achieve Atlanta believed in me from day one. Their support gave me the space to dream bigger and the resources to make those dreams real.”
“I would say one of the greatest benefits of being an Achieve Atlanta Scholar and Ambassador was being able to connect with and mentor fellow APS grads as we navigated attending Georgia Tech. It was a very different environment than what we were used to, so it was nice to have someone you could relate with nearby.”
“I genuinely admire the unwavering support Achieve Atlanta’s staff provided; not just during challenging times but consistently throughout the year. Their ongoing communication and engaging activities throughout my college years have been instrumental in keeping me motivated and inspired.”
“Achieve Atlanta has been incredibly supportive throughout my journey, both financially and with additional guidance. A huge shoutout to Dr. Charles and Dr. Sheila Barker (Edu-Tech)—they’ve been there for me since my freshman year, offering consistent support and encouragement. Achieve Atlanta has truly played a vital role in helping me reach this point in my educational career.”
Key Dates
For Scholarship EligibilityDec
FAFSA Application Opens
Feb 2nd
Scholarship Application Opens
June 1st
Scholarship Application Closes
June 15th
Final Scholarship Awards Announced