Our History

Established in 2006, the George M. Hughes Foundation awards scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who attend school or reside in the North Metro-Atlanta area.

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The Foundation was named in honor of George M. Hughes, Sr., an outstanding educator with a lifelong commitment to high achievement for African American students.

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Archon Hughes, a member of Kappa Boulé, was instrumental in the formation of Delta Upsilon Boulé. Archon George and Archousa Evelyn Hughes hosted the very first gathering of men who would eventually become charter members of the final member Boulé established in the first century of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

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The George M. Hughes Foundation awards four scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who attend or reside in the North Metro-Atlanta area. The scholarships, Hughes, Blackburn and Pinado, are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership and economic need.

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The Calvin O. Pressley scholarship was established in 2024 in honor of Past Grand Sire Archon Calvin O. Pressley. He was instrumental in establishing Delta Upsilon Boule during his term as Sigma Pi Phi’s Grand Sire Archon. This recurring 4-year scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify the scholastic traits of Calvin O. Pressley.

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Contributions will be used to support the George M. Hughes Foundation and further the goal of supporting the best and brightest African American students in Metro Atlanta.