Updates:
The potential federal government funding pause announced on January 27, 2025, does not currently impact federal student aid payments to students, including Pell Grants or federal student loans. The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship is also not impacted by this potential federal change.
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We are excited to share Achieve Atlanta’s 2024 Impact Report! Our collective achievements thus far are worth celebrating, and they inspire us to progress forward toward our vision of Atlanta being a city where race and income no longer predict postsecondary success and upward mobility.
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 deliver hands-on help to APS students as they chart their paths to college. We have a formal relationship with Atlanta Public Schools and provide strategic, operational, and financial support to offer a district-wide college advising program that serves all APS 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.
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.
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.
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
The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support APS 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 APS students who earn a postsecondary degree or credential.
“This scholarship didn’t just fund my education; it fueled my dreams.”
“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 3rd
Scholarship Application Opens
June 2nd
Scholarship Application Closes
June 15th
Final Scholarship Awards Announced