ACT-SO NAACP
PINE BLUFF BRANCH
WHAT IS ACT-SO
ACT-SO (Afro-Academics, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) is a year-long achievement program dedicated to recruiting, stimulating, and encouraging high academic, and cultural excellence among African American high school students. ACT-SO encompasses 33 categories in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Since its inception, nearly 300,000 young individuals have participated in the program.
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Over
young individuals have participated in the program
ACT-SO encompasses
categories in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts
Some notable winners of ACT-SO are:
Alicia Keys • Anthony Anderson • Anthony Burrell • Angela Rye • Bresha Webb • Claudia Logan • Cornelius Smith, Jr. • Edwina Findley-Dickerson • Jada Pinkett-Smith • John Singleton • Joel Steingold • Jordan E. Cooper • Kalen Allen • Kanye West • Lauryn Hill • Leslie Odom, Jr. • Michelle Williams • MAJOR • Myles Frost • Nicco Annan • Roy Hargrove • Ryan Toby
STUDENT COMPETITION
Investing in our students allows them to focus on their competitions without the heavy burden of financial worries.
APPLY
Enrollment for ACT-SO begins at the start of the school year. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2025-26 program year is December 30, 2025.
GIVE
Our program is supported by numerous volunteers who participate as recruiters, mentors, judges, and community resource facilitators.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become an ACT-SO Volunteer
ACT-SO community members may volunteer as chairpersons, mentors, sponsors, organizers, or educational partners. Schools, local businesses, community organizations, churches, foundations, and major corporations provide critical support to the program.
Help our children develop the confidence and skills needed to excel in school and in life.
