Access to higher education can be daunting, especially for many minority students. As founder of All Things College (A.T.C.), Gia Taijae Tejeda has dedicated her platform to helping students transition from high school to college successfully, and debt free! What began as an initiative during her own high school years has grown into a business that provides mentorship, resources, and guidance to scholars from underrepresented communities.

A proud alumna of Spelman College with a degree in Economics and a double minor in Management & Organization and Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Gia understands firsthand the barriers that students face. Her mission is simple, but powerful: to empower, encourage, and equip students to break generational glass ceilings through education.

​Gia participated in the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program in 2021 and worked with team members, also known as the “GS Dream Team,” for 14 weeks competing against 125 HBCU students. Her team placed first, which won them a $1 million dollar grant for Spelman College. The initiative is part of the company’s $25 million commitment to invest in HBCUs.

Now, Gia is taking her commitment a step further with The All Things College Visionary Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship designed to support students in their academic journeys. Applications are currently open. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.

Additionally, A.T.C. offers resources like a senior checklist, a debt-free degree guide, a college dream board, and an ACT/SAT tips and tricks guide. As Gia continues on her career in commercial real estate, she remains committed to her mission of helping students navigate their educational paths.

For more information about All Things College and how to apply for the Visionary Scholarship, visit allthingscollegegt.com.