ACT-SO
Achievement
Explore Your Passions
Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). From visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts, participants work with community-based volunteers for a year to develop projects and performances. The experience culminates in local and national events where students compete for scholarships and other rewards.
An Enduring Legacy of Black Excellence
ACT-SO aims to:
- Recognize creative talent and academic achievement in the next generation of leaders.
- Provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society.
- Mobilize adults to promote academic and artistic excellence.
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young people have participated in ACT-SO, as of 2021
Who’s Eligible
To participate in ACT-SO you must be:
- Of African American descent.
- A citizen of the United States or hold a permanent resident visa card.
- Enrolled in grades 9-12 at the time of application.
- An amateur (having not received wages for professional services) in the categories of competition.
- Participants in the annual national ACT-SO competition are chosen from the local competitions.
