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- What does the Black Student Fund do?
- How can the Black Student Fund Help you?
- How do I apply for a grant from the BSF?
- What is an Independent School?
- Does the BSF help with College Tuition?
- Why aren't there photos of BSF students on this site?
- Who funds the Black Student Fund?
- Who designed and maintains the BSF Web?
What does the Black Student Fund do?
The BSF provides tuition grants, and
essential services to black children
attending Member Schools, grades
kindergarten through 12, in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Fund
works toward creating an equitable learning experience for all students through its
Teacher Recruitment Consultation and Institute for Equity, Race & Education.
In performing our mission, the Black Student Fund provides direct services to to more than
27,000 members of the Metropolitan Washington community.
How can the Black Student Fund help you?
· Our staff will answer questions you may have about independent school education
· Work with you in selecting appropriate schools for your children
· Assist you in submitting school forms and following application procedures
· Provide guidance in completing financial aid forms for the BSF and schools
· Serve as an advocate for black children in the independent schools
· Maintain the Institute for Equity, Race and Education to further educate school
professionals in bringing about equity in education and better cross-racial communications
How can I apply for a grant from the BSF?
- BSF Financial Aid Program
- School Application Procedures
- BSF Application Procedures
Application instructions are detail in this web site. Use the following links to access this information:
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What is an Independent School?
An independent school is governed by a board of trustees; is independent in its governance and finance, regardless of its religious or other affiliation; is a non-profit corporation; and is accredited by a recognized regional or state association and/or approved by the state in which it operates.
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Does the BSF help with College Tuition?
No. The Black Student Fund provides grants only to children in grades kindergarten through 12. However, the Fund does hold an annual public College Financial Aid Workshop that provides free information on application procedures and financial aid options. See also our listing of College Resources.
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Why aren't there photos of BSF students on this site?
The Fund adheres
strictly to a non-disclosure policy
of not identifying grant recipients, either by name or photograph. We value the right to
privacy and believe this guarantee protects the dignity of the recipients.
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Who funds the Black Student Fund?
The Fund receives financial support from corporations, charitable foundations and individuals. We are also supported by contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign, and those of Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The BSF receives no funds from the federal government and depends on the community for support of its programs. Please help us to grow and continue the work we do.
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Who designed and maintains the BSF Web?
The webmaster of this site is Kevin Spence Kelso, Director of Technology and Communication for the Black Student Fund. Special thanks to Neferchichi's Egypt Links & Clip Art for the use of some of the graphic elements on this site. Kevin can be reached BY EMAIL.