Support BLN Scholar Success

Who We Are

The Black Leadership Network (BLN) program is a partnership-based group focused on enhancing the educational and leadership opportunities of USF's African American students and African American student initiatives through the support of scholarships and programmatic initiatives throughout USF and in our communities.

Since its inception, BLN has provided scholarships and created a familial environment to help scholars succeed. Through professional development workshops and monthly meetings, each recipient has the opportunity to gain skills vital to their success in and outside the classroom.

What the BLN Program Does

Mentoring
BLN scholars have peer mentors within the program. Peer mentors help new scholars navigate their experiences. In addition to peer-to-peer mentoring, scholars are paired with BLN donors and community partners who serve as guides through their academic and professional journeys.

Professional and Leadership Development Programs
The staff, along with volunteers, create educational, engaging learning opportunities for scholars. After identifying students' needs through surveys, partnerships with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Kinetic Employment Solutions and others help us develop programs and opportunities that will aid in their success. 

Scholarships
The network has scholarships available for students across all three USF campuses, in all majors and classifications.  

Your Impact

Contributing to the Black Leadership Network Scholarship Fund will lift the financial burden of education from the shoulders of well-deserving Black and African American students. This will give them the freedom to focus on achieving their collegiate, community and career goals. Your help will assist them in reaching their highest potential as they transform into tomorrow’s leaders.

Now is the perfect time to provide financial support for academic scholarships and enhance student success. The scholarships allows recipients to get a world-class education with less financial burden.

USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site, or complete this payroll deduction form (fund #660084, Black Leadership Network Scholarship Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.

What Your Generosity Will Do

Your partnership will help fund student scholarships. A gift of any size will create a better student financial experience and make an immediate impact on our students' success! 

Appreciation

Thank you for making a transformational difference in the lives of our BLN Scholars. We are eternally grateful for the love, support and generosity!

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