The Columbia Urban League proudly hosts the Young & Gifted Awards, each year during Black History Month. The event is the largest recognition of African American student achievement by a nonprofit organization in South Carolina.
We celebrate the spirit of excellence by recognizing high school seniors who exemplify leadership, talent, and academic success across 11 counties:
Allendale, Clarendon, Fairfield, Florence, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Newberry, Richland, and Sumter.
Over 600 high school seniors are honored annually for outstanding accomplishments in:
- Academics
- The Arts
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Technology
- Athletics
- Leadership
To be recognized, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and be nominated by their school.
