Black Student Fund

The Black Student Fund works in conjunction with 44 independent schools in metropolitan Washington, DC to provide tuition scholarships to area black children, many from low-income families. In addition to financial aid, the Fund provides students and their families with essential support services such as food, clothing and health care, allowing students to focus on their education and academic goals. BSF grant recipients also receive college counseling and, if needed, tutoring and crisis intervention. The Fund serves as a clearinghouse for information on educational options. BSF direct services reach over 10,000 persons annually. We respond to an average of 500 phone calls per week, our Web site receives nearly 30,000 "hits" per month and our Annual School Fair attracts over 5,000 attendants.