Achieve Atlanta Scholarship

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: 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

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.