Mayor’s Youth Scholarship
The Mayor’s Youth Scholarship is administered through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and helps young people connected to the city pursue college, technical education, or undergraduate study. The published local connection has several routes: graduating from Atlanta Public Schools, living within city limits, or receiving a recommendation from a current city employee. There is no minimum GPA, but the award is not automatic; selection remains competitive and depend
About Mayor’s Youth Scholarship
The Mayor’s Youth Scholarship is administered through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and helps young people connected to the city pursue college, technical education, or undergraduate study. The published local connection has several routes: graduating from Atlanta Public Schools, living within city limits, or receiving a recommendation from a current city employee. There is no minimum GPA, but the award is not automatic; selection remains competitive and depends on a complete application.
For the 2026–27 cycle, the foundation said the application opened December 8, 2025, and closed March 2, 2026. That deadline has passed, and the page reviewed does not yet post the 2027–28 application. Sign up for official alerts and prepare FAFSA, academic records, proof of admission, and residency information in advance; do not treat an old form as an active application.
The award amount varies. The foundation says full-time enrollment is required to receive the full scholarship amount and gives priority consideration to Pell Grant recipients. The scholarship sits within a broader college-access ecosystem, but students should not assume it pays housing, transportation, or the entire bill; the official award letter and the college account explain how funds are used and disbursed.
A key distinction is that the municipal scholarship is separate from Achieve Atlanta, an associated initiative supporting public-school students as they access and complete postsecondary education. Before applying, confirm which program fits your school and stage, whether you are a new or renewal applicant, and whether payment goes to the college. Ask how it coordinates with Pell, HOPE, or other awards so you do not count the same balance twice.
Ask the financial-aid office for a written term-by-term estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, books, and other costs. Keep the award letter, records, and any service agreement. If your studies, residence, or course load change, contact the administrator before that decision affects your aid.
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