Scholarships

Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. We offer Candid’s key tools and resources including GuideStar and Foundation Directory.

Patrons can access GuideStar to research local nonprofits, the services they offer, and how to support their work.

Nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships can access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders.

GuideStar and Foundation Directory are only available inside Fulton County Library locations. Visit our locations page to find a list of our libraries and their hours. 

Not sure where to start? Check out Candid Learning. This training site can be accessed outside of the library, and provides a catalog of live virtual, and on-demand training for nonprofit professionals. Create an account to start building your nonprofit skills. 

Foundation Directory helps nonprofits and individuals find grant and scholarship funding faster:

• Build robust prospect lists from 298,000+ grantmakers
• Know which funders are more likely to provide support
• Connect with key decision makers through the LinkedIn integration
• Find collaboration opportunities and join forces with other nonprofits
• Search for scholarships, fellowships, and grants

This resource is only available inside Fulton County Library locations. Visit our locations page to find a list of our libraries and their hours. 

Not sure where to start? Check out Candid Learning. This training site can be accessed outside of the library, and provides a catalog of live virtual, and on-demand training for nonprofit professionals. Create an account to start building your nonprofit skills. 

The Learning Express platform contains many learning tools for all ages! With practice tests and study materials at every level, this GALILEO provided resource is highly rated by educators at all levels. You can also find the Job and Career Accelerator here.

Learning Express also contains areas for college admissions test prep (SAT, ACT, ASVAB, etc.), a Hight School Equivalency Center, a Computer Skills Center, and resources for Spanish speakers.

Free 24/7 Tutoring Available Through Paper  / Tutoría Gratuita las 24 Horas del Día, los 7 Días de la Semana, Disponible a través de Paper

Fulton County Library System offers students at all levels with unlimited, on-demand access to free academic support through Paper.

Need someone to talk through a particularly tough math problem? A Paper Tutor will be there to assist students within seconds. Need someone to read an essay and make suggestions on how you can improve it before submitting? A Paper Tutor will be there to assist students.

No matter what a student's academic needs are, Paper’s expert learning assistants are available to help 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Just log in to Paper and get started!

If you do not attend an Atlanta Public School, choose Fulton County Library System as your school when prompted. All students who live in Fulton County or the City of Atlanta are welcome to use Paper.co with their library card number.

How do students log on?
-Students log in at paper.co using their library card number or Atlanta Public Schools ID as their username and pin/password
-When they log in, they'll be prompted to add an email address to their account
-After they add their email, they'll receive an email to verify their email address
-Students can then use the platform as much as they need!

More tips to login:
-Use chrome browser
-Choose Fulton County Library as your school if you are not an APS student
-Type your library card number or Atlanta Public Schools ID where it says Email or Username
-Type your library card PIN/password in all caps where it says password if you previously did lower case
-If you are having issues after trying these steps please Ask a Librarian for help

Prepare for standardized tests with Peterson’s Test Prep. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice. Whether you’re a student planning for college or a professional embarking on a new career path, Peterson’s Test Prep can help you along the way.