A JOURNEY OF SERVICE, PASSION, AND LEGACY
ATLANTA, GA — Artist, entrepreneur, and community advocate Fredrick Harper has officially announced the establishment of The Fredrick Harper Arts & Entertainment Scholarship, a named scholarship dedicated to supporting children of injured and fallen workers pursuing studies in the creative arts.
Established through Kids’ Chance of Georgia, the award honors the legacy of organization pioneers Hugh McNatt and Executive Director Lynda Smith by creating targeted funding for students passionate about music, acting, media, and visual storytelling.
My journey in Atlanta has allowed me to fulfill lifelong passions across public service, business, and the creative arts. As I reflect on what it means to leave a lasting mark, it only makes sense to honor the spirit of Kids' Chance by empowering the next generation of resilient young creators."
— Fredrick Harper
Harper’s involvement with Kids’ Chance began after connecting with Executive Director Lynda Smith. Recognizing the alignment between his own public safety background and the organization's mission, Harper dedicated years to connecting impacted families with educational resources.
The new specialty award will be administered through Kids’ Chance of Georgia, guiding eligible recipients toward post-secondary programs in performing arts, media production, music, and design.
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY
Supporting post-secondary education across diverse creative disciplines
PERFORMING ARTS
Music Composition & Performance
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Instrumental & Vocal
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Audio Engineering
PERFORMING ARTS
Acting, Theatre & Film Production
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Directing & Writing
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Cinematography & Drama
Acting, Theatre & Film Production
Fine Arts & Graphic Design
VISUAL ARTS
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Studio Art & Design
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Visual Communications
MEDIA & BUSINESS
Strategic Comm. & Entertainment Biz
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Media Production
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PR & Management
HOW TO APPLY OR NOMINATE A STUDENT
Eligible applicants must meet primary Kids’ Chance of Georgia scholarship guidelines and demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career or study in the arts and entertainment. Visit Kids' Chance of Georgia to review complete eligibility criteria or submit an application.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE & SUPPORT
To support this award and help expand opportunities for young artists, you can make a tax-deductible donation directly online.
📌 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DONORS:
In the "Reason for Donation" section on the Kids' Chance payment page, please explicitly specify: Fredrick Harper Scholarship