FAME, The Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education
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FAME, The Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education
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6031 Broad St.
Suite 200 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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(412) 363-5553
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1994
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Marion Key
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Director of Development & Alumni Relations
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412-363-5553 x302
Program Description
We give African-American students access to college preparatory education at participating independent schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area through need based financial assistance. FAME provides support to scholars and alumni throughout their academic careers. Ultimately, through this work, FAME's intention is to increase the number of African American leaders in the Greater Pittsburgh region. FAME assists high school scholars and alumni to find internships in the Pittsburgh area.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College fairs/campus visits
- Community service/service hours
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
- Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
- African American: 100%
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 35
- Middle School: 13
- Elementary School: 13
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically High-performing
First-Generation
- Between 25% and 50%
Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni
- Bucknell University
- Carlow University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Columbia University in the City of New York
- Community College of Allegheny County
- Cornell University
- Duquesne University
- Harvard College
- Muskingum University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Princeton University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Wingate University
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 100%
- 4-yr College Graduation: 90%