Recognizing creative talent and academic achievement.

Youth program nurturing the passion and skills of high school students in STEM, Performance Arts, Visual Arts, and Academics.

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  • WHAT IS ACT-SO?

Afro-Academic, Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics 

ACT-SO – a youth program under the administrative guidance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to encourage high academic and cultural achievement among underserved minority high school students.

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  • COVID-19 UPDATE

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As we continue to follow guidance from public health officials and government agencies, we want to ensure our scholars and volunteers have the pertinent information during this unprecedented time.

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ACT-SO WANTS YOU

Help mobilize the adult community for the promotion of academic and artistic excellence. Take a stand. Answer the call whether it is to participate, volunteer or donate. Find out all the ways on how you can make a real difference.

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Our Sponsors

We are so thankful for our many sponsors.

Gold Sponsor

Rip Connell

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Damon Gillespie

Gold Sponsor

Rev. Ann Jones Pierre

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

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Let’s Make Things Happen

ACT-SO was founded in 1977 to recognize and reward African-American high school students.  Today, ACT-SO welcomes and celebrates students from all racial backgrounds and ethnicities.

“It is our greatest desire to help you prepare for personal, professional, and financial success.”

Thessela White

ACT-SO State Chair

Thessela White
ACT-SO State Chair
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