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Achieve Atlanta Scholarship

ACHIEVE ATLANTA INC

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Achieve Atlanta Scholarship

Status: Currently accepting applications (as of 2026-04-03)

Geographic Scope: Atlanta, Georgia

Eligible Schools:

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) high school seniors

Creekside High School seniors

Tri-Cities High School seniors

Focus Areas: Need-based financial aid for college attendance

Background: Founded in 2015 with support from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation, the Achieve Atlanta Scholarship addresses Georgia's lack of statewide need-based aid. The scholarship significantly reduces recipients' unmet financial need after federal aid, grants, and loans are applied. According to program data, the median remaining unmet need for scholars is only $89 per year, compared to a median unmet need of $4,941 without the scholarship.

Key Statistics:

5+ cohorts of scholars supported

76% of survey respondents would have had unmet need without this scholarship

Only 7% of scholars take out costly Parent PLUS or private loans

Few scholars experience total unmet need greater than $5,000

Program Components:

Scholarship funding

College completion resources

Emergency Grants for scholars facing unexpected expenses

Scholar Job Board

Mental Health services for scholars and families

College advising support

Contact:
Achieve Atlanta Inc
191 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 830
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 880-3500
Website: achieveatlanta.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application instructions were not provided in the available website content. However, the following information is available:

Status: Application is NOW OPEN for current high school seniors
How to Apply: Click the application link on the Achieve Atlanta website at achieveatlanta.org
Required Materials: Not specified in available content
Application Format: Not specified in available content

Note: More detailed application information and specific deadlines can be found on the Achieve Atlanta website or by contacting the organization at (404) 880-3500.

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