Become a SCAT Scholar

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela

Eligibility

To become a SCAT Scholar and participate in the 3-year study, applicants must meet the following requirements:

must be a rising 6th grader
must commit to participating in all SCAT activities each year of the study

Priority will be given to African-American applicants.

Application

We are accepting applications for the three-year SCAT Program. To apply:

1. Complete the online application

2. Have a teacher write a recommendation letter on behalf of the
applicant

3. Write a 500 word essay entitled “Why I Want to Be a SCAT Scholar”

The sealed teacher recommendation letter and the essay should be mailed and/or emailed to:
SCAT Program
Attn: Dr. Jakita O. Thomas
Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane
Box 1257
Atlanta, GA 30314
jthoma41@spelman.edu

The application period ends June 7, 2013 at 11:59pm.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Jakita Thomas at jthoma41@spelman.edu.

Registration

Once all applications have been reviewed and the SCAT Scholars have been identified, the registration process will begin to collect additional information needed before the beginning of the SCAT Summer Camp to be held July 1-12.