We take great pride in the achievements of our Alumni. Black Student Fund grant recipients have shown, over and over again, that when given the chance to obtain a powerful education, they not only succeed, but excel, attaining levels of accomplishment that exceed national standards.

BSF Alumni are today’s physicians, physicists and pharmacists; attorneys, accountants and analysts; engineers, educators, and economists — contributors to our community. Many now work in the Washington metropolitan area, returning in volume what has been given to them.

The Fund's more than four-decade history of building futures has yielded more than 2,000 grant recipients. Although we strive to stay in contact with our alumni, we have unfortunately lost track of many. As we begin our 45th year, the Fund is redoubling its efforts to locate former grant recipients. If you or someone you know were ever a recipient of a BSF grant, we would like to hear from you. Please call (202) 387-1414, or contact us and tell us where you live and what you are doing.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Black Student Fund Alumni Association officers:

Valeka Nichols, President - Class of 2000
Jasmine Niernberger, Vice President - Class of 2007
Holland Hargrove, Secretary - Class of 2004
Paul-Harvey Weiner, Treasurer - Class of 2004

Alumni Spotlight

Valeka Nichols
President, BSF Alumni Association,
Class of 2000, The Field School

Valeka attended Norfolk State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre. After Graduating in May 2004, she traveled to Scotland where she appeared in the musical ‘’ShowTime 2004.’’ Since returning from Europe, she has performed at venues in New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, North Hollywood, and Washington, DC. She will be attending The Naropa Institute in London where she will receive her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre.

“BSF was a great support system for my family and me while attending St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School and The Field School. What I appreciated the most as a BSF student were the coupons provided by the Fund for local grocery and department stores during the holiday season.”