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I AM ACT-SO

 What is ACT-SO?


The NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics is a year long achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 33 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated from the program since its inception. 

Upcoming Events

    Charles County ACT-SO Competition April 9-10 2022

    Who Is Eligible to Participate

    Students of African descent who are U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 9-12 and are

    amateurs in the categories are eligible to participate.


    What are The Benefits of Participating in ACT-SO

    The ACT-SO program is an enrichment program. Over the course of each year students

    work with local volunteer instructors and mentors to develop projects and participate in

    enrichment opportunities, including workshops, tutorials and field trips specific to their

    competitions.


    The local ACT-SO competitions and ceremonies showcase the results of the students’

    hard work. Competition winners receive medals and prizes provided by the local and

    regional sponsors and contributors. The local Gold Medalists advance to the national

    competition and have the opportunity to receive scholarships and other rewards

    provided by national sponsors.


    Participation Opportunities

    ACT-SO is a community-based program that provides multiple opportunities for

    involvement. Community members may participate as: Chairpersons, mentors,

    sponsors, organizers, competitors, benefactors, educational partners, etc.. The program

    receives support from schools, local businesses, community organizations, churches,

    foundations, major corporations and individuals. For more detailed criteria and

    information about how to get involved, please contact us.


    Students can select up to 3 competitions from a total of 33 offerings.  Please see the attached Competition Description Guide below.  You may submit your Student Application by filling out the form and attaching it below.

    2021-22 Competition Descipt. Req. Points (pdf)Download
    Student Application 2021-22-Fillable (pdf)Download

    Please SUBMIT Application and Questions

    Please submit application or questions. If you are interested in becoming a mentor. Please feel free to fill out the form below and we will get back with you.

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    Charles County NAACP ACT-SO Program

    Please feel free to contact us at Dora.actso@gmail.com CCnaacpactso@gmail.com

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