New Application Submission Guidelines
This application is ONLY for applicants who have never received the Mayor's Youth Scholarship in the past. Current Mayor's Youth Scholars, meaning you received the Mayor's Youth Scholarship in a previous year, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION. You will be sent a renewal form to complete. This application is ONLY for new applicants.
Follow these instructions to apply:
Create an account. Be sure to provide contact information (email/phone number) where you can be reached.
Once your account is created, click “Apply” at the top of the site and look for the 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Scholarship to apply
The deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Requirements
If you applied, please make sure you have uploaded all supporting documents within the application:
Class schedule or transcript (Fall 2025 term that matches scholarship request)
Any one of the following:
Evidence of graduation from an APS school (e.g., copy of diploma or transcript)
Copy of driver’s license showing Atlanta residency, or
Letter of referral from a City of Atlanta employee
For Pell Grant recipients, 2025-2026 academic year Financial Aid Summary detailing financial assistance (must show annual award total).
Not submitting the required documentation above could result in a delay or rejection of your application.
Priority consideration will be given to Pell Grant recipients.
