SOUTHERN SCHOLARS NEWS
February 18th is Dr. Pressey's Birthday
While you may know that Dr. Pressey is the namesake, inspiration for, and heartbeat of our organization, you may not know much more about this truly remarkable woman. So, to celebrate her 60th birthday, we are sharing some of our favorite fun facts about Dr. Pressey with you. Happy Birthday, Dr. Pressey!!
2021 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Our 2021 Applications officially launched on Dr. Pressey's Birthday, February 18th. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 12, 2021. To learn more and apply now, please follow this link.
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!
