SOUTHERN SCHOLARS NEWS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. COLEMAN!
April 12th is Mrs. Clara Mae Coleman's Birthday. Mrs. Coleman was not only Dr. Pressey's mother and greatest inspiration, but she was a fierce educational advocate and supporter of rural schools. It is for this reason that our Coleman scholarship is named in her honor. To learn more about this truly remarkable woman, follow this link!
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The deadline for our 2021 applications has been extended! The new deadline is Monday, April 19, 2021, so you now have an extra week to get your applications in!
Do not delay, click here to learn more and apply now.
Weekly Wisdom
“Sooner or later, all the peoples of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace, and thereby transform this pending cosmic elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood. If this is to be achieved, man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Education, Determination, Generosity
The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative is a 501c3 nonprofit scholarship and college completion program dedicated to creating access, equity, and success for students of color from low-income communities in the rural South. We are motivated and guided by the legacy of our founder, Dr. Doretha Pressey, a passionate and determined educator who committed her life to generously helping those in need. Education, Determination, and Generosity were three of the core principles that exemplified Dr. Pressey's life and work and they have become the three major tenets upon which our work is based.
ABOUT US
Students of color from the Rural South attend and complete college at rates far lower than the national average. The Southern Scholars Initiative is committed to eradicating this disparity.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
We offer our scholars a comprehensive array of innovative, evidence-based, and highly individualized programs and services to help them meet their personal, academic, and career goals.
GET INVOLVED
Join the Initiative! Become a founding supporter of our nonprofit organization and help us make a difference in our Scholars' lives! Volunteer and internship opportunities are also available!
