U-Lead Athens

U-Lead was founded in 2014 in response to Georgia's discriminatory policies that deny un(der)documented immigrants admission to UGA and other "selective" universities, and require the highest tuition rate at all other 2- and 4-year institutions. Educators from Clarke County School District and the University of Georgia consulted with CCSD high scho... ol students on what they wanted the organization to do, its name, and the basic structure. We began with about a dozen students in August 2014 and have grown to an average of 50 students attending each week. U-Lead Athens welcomes immigrant students and students from immigrant families in the Athens-Clarke County area who are seeking higher education. We welcome persons of every age, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, immigration status, and language spoken. What We've accomplisheD: 74 students currently attend college with U-Lead Scholarships 23 U-Leaders currently are attending college on thedream.us scholarship, 2 received Golden Doors Scholarships, 6 are Bonner Scholars, and 9 have full ride university scholarships at Berry, Denison, Emory, George Mason, Georgia Tech, Kenyon, Texas, Rhodes, and UGA 102 community volunteers 22 U-Lead students have graduated from college! 265 students attended meetings at least once the previous year 100 students attended meetings five or more times COLLEGEs our students attend: Agnes Scott College, Athens Technical College, Augusta University, Berry College, Brenau University, Christian Brothers University, Dartmouth University, Delaware State University, Denison University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Emory University, Georgia College and State University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Kenyon College, North Georgia Technical College, Oglethorpe University, Rhodes College, Stetson University, Tennessee Wesleyan University, Trinity Washington University, the University of Georgia, the University of North ...Read More