ServiNG 9th & 10th grade home school, public, and private school scholars
in GWINNETT COUNTY and metro atlanta
CHRIST CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP
Through the Gift Center Leadership Academy, our global leaders will engage in relevant Bible Studies, where we study young leaders of Scripture, who were gifted by God, and made a big impact in their world! In today’s 21st Century, we need rising leaders who both love God and will reflect the character of Jesus Christ!
KINGDOM CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS & INTERNSHIPS
At the Gift Center Leadership Academy, we believe in discovering, sharpening, operating, and stewarding our gifts. Therefore, Gift Center will have leaders from the community come to share their stories, their career journey, and connect our scholars to internship and mentorship opportunities in their unique fields of interest.
LEADERSHIP development CLASSES
Preparation before a platform is essential! The Gift Center emphasizes the skills that are critical for our 21st Century Leaders to have. Classes include:
Organization
Email Etiquette
Time Stewardship
Interpersonal Skills
Public Speaking
Critical & Creative Thinking Skills
Digital Citizenship/Media Literacy
And more!
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE
For many students, a college degree opens the door to the skill set and knowledge necessary to impact their God assigned sphere of influence. However, the student loan ratio for minority students is exponentially high. Through the Gift Center Leadership Academy, scholars will learn of scholarships, grants, and wise financial planning that will alleviate and/or eliminate excessive student loan debt after earning a college degree.
COMMUNITY FOR under represented gifted scholars
Representation matters. Support is important. Allow the Gift Center Leadership Academy to become another layer of the village it takes to raise the next generation of young global leaders for Christ! Gift Center Scholars will find spiritual, academic, and social support as culturally diverse gifted learners! Allow the Gift Center to become another family to you and your student in their journey through high school!
RESUME BUILDING & INTERVIEW SKILLS
The Gift Center Leadership Academy extends enrollment to rising 9th and 10th grade students. Beginning their freshmen year, Gift Center scholars will begin building their high school resume and learn how to craft their resume writing skills and polish their interview skills!
Ready to Register?
Eligibility
Must be in the 9th or 10th grade
Highly motivated
3.0 grade point average from previous semester of study
Is currently taking rigorous coursework at local high school (advanced level, advanced placement) and/or has earned high school credit in middle school
Requirements
Scholars must submit an application form including one letter of recommendation from a teacher and another from either a principal, pastor, mentor or athletic coach.
Scholars must also submit an essay describing their personal testimony as a believer of Jesus Christ, their passions, their areas of gifting, and how they desire to use their gifts for the glory of God.
Registration Process
Your registration is not finalized until all necessary forms are submitted. You will be notified via email when you have completed the registration process.
*The registration window closes on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
2025-2026 gift center open enrollment
Open Enrollment for Fall 2025-Spring 2026 begins January 7, 2025, and ends on May 30, 2025. Cohorts are designed to ensure individualized attention for each gifted scholar.
Space is limited. Enroll today!
2025-2026 Gift Center Leadership Academy Fees
*All fees and payments paid to the Gift Center Leadership Academy are nonrefundable.
*The 2025–2026 orientation fee is $197, which covers The Gift Center uniform, gear, and instructional materials for the year. Upon acceptance into The Gift Center Leadership Academy, the orientation fee is due within 48 hours to secure your placement in the upcoming cohort.
*The Gift Center Leadership Academy tuition is $2,970 for the 2025-2026 cohort year.
Parents can make monthly payments in the amount of $297 per month. Payments are due by the 25th of every month. An additional fee of $15 is due for payments received after the 28th.
Arrival and Departure
The Gift Center Leadership Academy meets from 10AM - 2PM every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 279 West Crogan Street in Lawrenceville, GA.
Students may arrive 10 minutes before start time and must be picked up no later than 10 minutes after end time.
Gift Center does not provide transportation to and from home for scholars.