Dr Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative, Inc.
The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative is a 501c3 nonprofit scholarship and college completion program dedicated to creating access, equity, and success for students of color from low income communities in the rural South. We are motivated and guided by the legacy of our founder, Dr. Doretha Pressey, a passionate and determined educator who committed her life to generously helping those in need. Education, Determination, and Generosity were three of the core principles that exemplified Dr. Pressey's life and work and they have become the three major tenets upon which our work is based.
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Academic Scholarship | West Columbia | Southern Scholars Initiative Our 2025 Scholarship Application is Open. Apply Now. SOUTHERN SCHOLARS INITIATIVE HOME ABOUT US PROGRAMS APPLY GET INVOLVED CONTACT US THE SCHOLAR SHOP More Education Determination Generosity The Dr. Doretha Pressey Southern Scholars Initiative is a 501c3 nonprofit scholarship and college completion program dedicated to creating access equity and success for students of color from lowincome communities in the rural South.
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