Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education, Inc.

To provide African American students access to college preparatory education at participating independent schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area through the provision of need based financial assistance. FAME also 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 actively invests in talented African American students with significant financial need in the Greater Pittsburgh area by providing partial scholarships to seven independent partner schools - Winchester Thurston School, The Ellis School, Sewickley Academy, Shady Side Academy, St. Edmund's Academy, The Kiski School, and Western Reserve Academy.