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Writer? Performer? Artist? Entrepreneur?
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COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
Sciences (i.e., Biology / Microbiology; Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth and Space
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Medicine and Health
• Physics
Humanities
• Music Composition
• Original Essay
• Playwriting
• Poetry
Performing Arts
• Dance
• Dramatics
• Music Instrumental:
Classical /
Contemporary
• Music Vocal:
Classical / Contemporary
• Oratory
Visual Arts
• Architecture
• Drawing
• Filmmaking
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Culinary Arts
Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
• To identify, enhance, promote, and reward academic excellence among minority high school students.
• Mobilize community of experts as mentors and coaches.
• Provide opportunities that perfect interests, skills, and talent in the science, humanities, performing and visual arts, and business.
• Entrepreneurship.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
• Prepare for competition with Master’s level mentors.
• identify skill sets for life goals and career choices.
• Opportunity for travel.
• Win cash scholarships.
• National Winnings:
1st Place $2000
2nd Place $1500
3rd Place $1000
2010 - present
2010 - present
WHAT IS ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is a major educational initiative of the NAACP. Its goal is to promote academic and artistic excellence among African American high school students. ACT-SO is a critical part of the transitional process between high school and a new generation of architects, scientists, musicians, authors, poets, dancers, artists and entrepreneurs. ACT-SO is NOT a talent show, but a career starter.
WHO SPONSORS ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is a national initiative that evolves through local programming. Local NAACP branches across the country hold competitions. First place winners advance to national competition, held annually prior to the National Convention.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
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High school students of Africandescent
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U.S. citizen or legal resident
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Currently enrolled in grades 9-12
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Aamateur in the category of competition