Empowering Black Students in Canada to Pursue Higher Education
About
The Black Education Fund was built on the support of 100 like-minded individuals with the goal of supporting the education of Black students. We are led by a diverse volunteer committee dedicated to removing the educational barriers facing Black youth in Canada.
The Black Education Fund was founded in August of 2020 by a group of friends and like-minded community members who wanted to do more than just talk about making change, we wanted to take action. What started out as an initiative to raise $5000 to support one Black student in Canada, has grown rapidly with donations to date exceeding $100,000. We believe breaking down barriers Black students face in accessing education is fundamentally important to overcome anti-Black racism in Canada.
Our goal is now to provide some financial support to multiple Black students.
The BEF is Black led, Black serving, and Black focused
Our Mission
The BEF helps to empower Black students to succeed. We are a volunteer not for profit organization that raises funds to create scholarships and make a sustainable impact on the lives of Black students. Our support helps to minimize financial barriers that may be faced in accessing post-secondary education (university, trade school or college). We build community partnerships, leverage our network and search for new ways to fundraise to support the success of Black students.
Our Vision
Our goal is to support Black students in Canada in their pursuit of higher education.
Our Impact
Upcoming Programs
Partners
Together with these amazing partners, our goal of supporting Black Canadian students can be achieved
Scholarship Workshop
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