ACT-SO Achievement Program offered by National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Seattle

715 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

On the north end of Judkins Park and Playfield in Seattle's Central District.

Eligibility

Youth, enrolled in 9th-12th grades, who identify as African-American. Must be a US citizen.

Hours

Tu, Th, F, 10am-12:30pm.

(206) 324-6600

Voice

https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program

[email protected]

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Coordinates a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. Recruits students annually and conducts annual Academic Olympic competitions for students in 9th-12th grades in NAACP Branches throughout the country. First place local winners then compete with youth from other cities at the National ACT-SO finals held during our National Convention. Includes 26 categories of competition such as sciences, arts and humanities.

What's Here

Subject Tutoring Leadership Development Community Involvement Programs

Providing organization

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Seattle

Secures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all people.