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EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM
A program for first-generation/low-income applicants.
The Morehouse College Educational Talent Search Program assists youth with academic potential. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, participants must be first-generation (i.e., neither parent graduated from college) and from a federally eligible low-income household. We provide academic, career, and financial counseling to our students and equip them with the tools and resources to graduate from high school and complete their postsecondary education. Talent Search encourages those who have not completed educational programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and graduate. We also serve military veterans.
About the EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM
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Program Services
Program Services
- Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs
- Career exploration and aptitude assessment, Tutorial services
- Information on postsecondary education
- Exposure to college campuses
- Information on student financial assistance
- Assistance in completing college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Mentoring programs
- STEAM-related curriculum
- Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
- Workshops for the families of participants
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Academic Year Activities
Academic Year Activities
Throughout the school year, Talent Search advisors offer workshops on study skills, test-taking strategies, goal setting and achievement, the college admissions process, as well as financial literacy, student financial aid, and scholarship assistance.
The students also receive SAT/ACT preparation from program staff and volunteers at the target schools. Low-cost and fully-funded college tours and various other activities are also offered to expose students to valuable cultural, educational, and career-focused information.
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Apply
Ready to Apply?
Important Dates to Remember
Applications available: Sept. 1, 2023
Application deadline: Aug. 31, 2024 -
Contact Staff
Who to Contact
Victoria Johnson-Burton
Program Coordinator
470-639-0245
victoria.johnson@morehouse.eduSydne Vanhorse
TRIO Programs
Program Coordinator
470-639-0708
sydne.vanhorse@morehouse.eduDaniel Price
Program Assistant
470-639-6413
Daniel.price@morehouse.eduKeeshadrick Williams
Program Assistant
470-639-0307
Keeshadrick.williams@morehouse.edu
Program Services
- Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs
- Career exploration and aptitude assessment, Tutorial services
- Information on postsecondary education
- Exposure to college campuses
- Information on student financial assistance
- Assistance in completing college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Mentoring programs
- STEAM-related curriculum
- Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
- Workshops for the families of participants
Academic Year Activities
Throughout the school year, Talent Search advisors offer workshops on study skills, test-taking strategies, goal setting and achievement, the college admissions process, as well as financial literacy, student financial aid, and scholarship assistance.
The students also receive SAT/ACT preparation from program staff and volunteers at the target schools. Low-cost and fully-funded college tours and various other activities are also offered to expose students to valuable cultural, educational, and career-focused information.
Ready to Apply?
Important Dates to Remember
Applications available: Sept. 1, 2023
Application deadline: Aug. 31, 2024
Who to Contact
Victoria Johnson-Burton
Program Coordinator
470-639-0245
victoria.johnson@morehouse.edu
Sydne Vanhorse
TRIO Programs
Program Coordinator
470-639-0708
sydne.vanhorse@morehouse.edu
Daniel Price
Program Assistant
470-639-6413
Daniel.price@morehouse.edu
Keeshadrick Williams
Program Assistant
470-639-0307
Keeshadrick.williams@morehouse.edu