ACT-SO 2021 Book Sample05112021 - Flipbook - Page 13
What are the Benefits of Participating in ACT-SO?
The ACT-SO program is int ended to be a lea rning
experience, firs t and foremost. The focus of a viable
and effect ive local ACT-SO program is on enrichment
and mentorship. Students work with ACT-SO mentors
who help them develop projects thro ughout the year.
Local ACT-SO programs also provide ACT-SO students with enrichme nt opportunities, such as workshops, tutorials, and field trips.
The benefits ACT-SO stude nts r eceive from the
enrichment and mentorship components include
substa nti al assistance toward the development of t
heir ACT-SO projects and valuable tools to assist them
throughout their education .
The local compet ition serves to showcase the hard
work students have put in all year long. Students
receive medals and prizes provided by the local and
regional sponsors and contributors. ACT-SO Students
who receive gold medals on the local level then compete at the National Compet ition where they receive
scholarships and other rewards provided by national
sponsors.
NAACP DeKalb ACT-SO Awards 2021
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