5 Strong Scholarship Foundation

Application opens August 1, 2024

Application for Metropolitan Atlanta Students
(Please, Please,Please!!! Only Apply if you're from Metro Atlanta! Otherwise your application will be DELETED) Application opens August 1, closes December 1.

*Please, Please, Please review these requirements before applying. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered. *Please wait until you have the required minimum GPA and test score before you apply. Otherwise your application will be deleted.

To be eligible for the 5 Strong program, all applications must:

Reside in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area (Fulton County and all surrounding counties)
Be a current-year graduating high school senior
Demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus
Have earned a GPA of at least 3.0 (Some HBCU Partners have higher GPA Requirements)
Have a minimum ACT score of 19 or a combined SAT score of 990 for both Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections (Some HBCU Partners have higher test score requirements)
Commit to 5 Strong and the selected HBCU that you will be attending.
Be available to attend all mandatory bimonthly College Ready Prep Sessions in person in Atlanta.

*Texas Southern and Huston-Tillotson Universities are only a choice for Houston, Texas Applicants

***Fort Valley State University, Albany State University and Savannah State University applicants must:
Meet the Georgia HOPE Scholarship Requirements ( go to gafutures.org or ask your school counselor to confirm). Applicants interested in being Fort Valley, Albany, and Savannah State University Scholars will receive full tuition from the HOPE Scholarship and receive college prep services and ongoing mentorship and support (for 4 years) from the 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation. This is a great opportunity for 1st Gen College Students and students that want and need a strong support system while in college. All 5 Strong Scholars are responsible for Room, Board and Fees.

You must have at least a HOPE 3.0 GPA for Fort Valley State, Albany State and Savannah State U:
If you don't know your HOPE GPA, please go to gafutures.org - (What's my HOPE GPA)

Required GPA/Test Scores
Alabama A&M - 3.0 /19 ACT/990 SAT
Alabama State U - 3.0/20 ACT/1100 SAT
Benedict College - 3.4 GPA
Bennett College - 3.0 GPA
Fisk University - 3.3/25 ACT/1200 SAT
Lincoln University - 3.3 GPA
Stillman College - 3.0 GPA
Voorhees University - 2.8 GPA

We urge you not apply for the scholarship funding alone; we’re looking for committed, engaged students excited about joining a community and eager to do the work that comes with it!

Atlanta Scholarship Form

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR APPLICATION(S)

Grade *

Date of Birth *

Name of Parent or Guardian *

Parent Phone Number *

GPA *

Class Rank *

SAT/ACT Test Score *

High School where you attend *

Major *

Top 3 - 5 Strong HBCU Partner Choices? (List in order of main preference) If you list schools that are NOT our HBCU Partners, your app will be deleted. Our HBCU Partners are listed on the Home Page. *

Activities/Organizations You're Involved in, In School and out side of school *

How did you find out about 5 Strong? *

Will you be a first generation college student? *

I understand if I'm selected I MUST attend ALL bi monthly College Prep Sessions from February - May *

Community Service *

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